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Laos Holds World Health Day 2026 Event on One Health
Laos commemorates World Health Day 2026 with a national event in Vientiane focused on One Health and pandemic prevention.
On 7 April 2026, the Lao Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, held a World Health Day event in Vientiane under the theme of One Health. The event emphasized investment in joint health systems to prevent pandemics, strengthen collaboration between human, animal, and environmental sectors, and address emerging infectious disease risks in Laos. Officials highlighted the importance of surveillance, cross‑sectoral coordination, and community engagement to safeguard populations from future outbreaks while reinforcing ongoing efforts against vaccine‑preventable and vector‑borne diseases.
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- active
- Location
- Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Date added
- 2026-04-10 23:49 UTC
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- Event date/time
- 2026-04-07
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