Laos Consults on Draft Committee for National NCD Action Plan 2026–2035
The Lao Ministry of Health convened a consultation for the development of a 10-year National Action Plan on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) for 2026-2035. Participants, including the Ministry of Health, WHO, and UNDP, identified multi-sectoral collaboration across education, agriculture, and finance, along with sustainable financing, as key priorities. With Laos nearing its graduation from LDC status, enhancing public health and addressing socio-economic challenges are urgent tasks.
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