Laos health ministry sets dengue control campaign as top priority as cases are rising fast in country

VIENTIANE, July 31 (Vientiane Times/ANN): The Ministry of Health of Laos has urged administrative offices at all levels in Vientiane to organise dengue prevention activities as a priority to combat the spread of the virus.

Minister of Health Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith said last week that all sectors of society and government need to assist, lead and cooperate in preventing and combatting dengue fever using standard control measures.