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Laos launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign amid ongoing outbreaks

Laos faces persistent outbreaks of polio and measles across multiple provinces, prompting a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting over 800,000 children.

Laos has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following confirmed laboratory‑positive cases of polio and measles in 2025 that spread across multiple provinces and districts, including border villages. Low and uneven vaccination coverage in densely populated urban areas, sparsely populated regions, and hard‑to‑reach communities has contributed to renewed outbreaks of these vaccine‑preventable diseases. The campaign, led by the Ministry of Health with UNICEF and WHO, aims to reach over 800,000 children nationwide using medical personnel and volunteers to reduce transmission and prevent further spread.

Status: active
Location: Laos (nationwide, with focal outbreaks in multiple provinces and border districts)
Date added: 2026-03-25 16:12 UTC
Last updated: 2026-03-25 16:12 UTC
Source: https://www.vientianetimes.org.la
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