Lao govt and its development partners pledge cooperation to improve maternal, child health


VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The Lao government and development partners launched a new partnership to improve maternal and child health and nutrition by helping to strengthen Laos' health and governance systems through the CONNECT initiative.

The launching ceremony, held in Lao capital Vientiane on Wednesday, was attended by Lao Minister of Health Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Lao Minister of Home Affairs Thongchanh Manixay, along with officials from relevant ministries and organizations, Lao News Agency reported on Thursday.

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