Laos launches vaccination campaign to protect children from measles, rubella


VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos' Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign in a major effort to protect children's health.

The campaign, which will roll out across Laos from May 20 to May 31, aims to protect and prevent the spread of the two childhood illnesses, according to a report from the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health on Friday.

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