Asian Development Bank greenlights funding for enhanced healthcare in Lao border provinces

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) greenlights USD 24.9 million for better healthcare in Lao border provinces. - Photo: ADB/Laotian Times

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): In a bid to enhance access to quality healthcare services in Laos border provinces, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a financing package totaling US$24.9 million.

The initiative, which includes a US$4.95 million Asian Development Fund (ADB) grant and is titled the Greater Mekong Subregion Border Areas Health Project, aims to address the healthcare needs of migrant workers and populations residing in Champasack, Phongsaly, and Savannakhet provinces.