23-07-2025
Laos to boost health system against climate change
VIENTIANE: Laos has launched a project to strengthen its health system by building community capacity to better cope with the health impacts caused by climate change.
The project, kicked off on Tuesday (July 22), aims to strengthen the climate resilience of Laos' health system by supporting the government in addressing climate-related health challenges through boosting community capacity to manage health impacts.
According to a report from the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health on Wednesday, the project will enhance the use of climate data and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) indicators to monitor and prepare for climate risks in 25 vulnerable districts. It will also collaborate with health service providers to upgrade 79 health facilities nationwide.
In addition, Lao health officials and relevant agencies reviewed the project's objectives, scope, and timeline.
They also clarified roles and responsibilities, introduced implementation tools and methods, and promoted cooperation, monitoring, and evaluation strategies. - Xinhua
