Laos aims to improve standards in health sector


The Lao government plans to better health facilities in the country through various initiatives. - AFP

VIENTIANE: Health officials across Laos are being encouraged to improve the standard of health services by modernising the administration and management of the sector.

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune reiterated the advice when addressing an annual meeting in northern Laos' Huaphan province last Friday (Feb 16) to review the progress of the health sector in 2023-2024 and discuss plans for the year ahead, according to Laopattana report on Monday.

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