US commits to deepening health relationship with Laos and Asean


Laos top official Saleumxay Kommasith and United States' Andrea Palm. - Photo US Embassy

Vientiane, Aug 28 (Vientiane Times/ANN): The government of the United States (US) remains committed to deepening relations with the Asean regional bloc, including Laos, in the health sector for a stronger partnership, a top visiting US health official has said.

Deputy Secretary at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Andrea Palm, made the comment in an exclusive interview with the Vientiane Times on Tuesday during her visit to Laos. It came as Laos assumes the chairmanship of Asean Health Ministers for 2022-2024.

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