ADB supports health security in Laos, Mekong region
The Asian Development Bank and the government on February 4 signed an agreement for a US$12 million loan and grant package from 2017 to 2022, to bolster health security in 12 provinces of Laos and the Greater Mekong Subregion. The package will support the government’s efforts to improve the control of emerging infectious diseases such as SARS and bird flu, as well as hospital services. The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister of Finance Ms Thiphakhone Chanthavongsa and Officer-in-Charge at ADB’s Lao Resident Mission, Mr Steven Schipani. This support forms part of the GMS five-year health security project, which is focused on infection control and prevention in district hospitals along borders and economic corridors in 82 districts in the 12 provinces of Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Oudomxay, Bokeo, Huaphan, Xieng Khuang, Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Saravan, Xekong, Champassak and Attapeu.
