Landlocked Laos is comprised of thickly forested and mountainous terrain. The Mekong River forms a large part of the country's western border with Thailand. Most children in Laos live in rural areas, ...

Research indicates that practicing open defecation has negative impacts on health, especially for young children Estimated economic losses due to poor sanitation in Lao PDR is $193 million per year, ...

Laos renovates the 1,000 Day Plan to improve childrens life in three provinces from pregnancy to two years of age. Three northern Lao provinces are on the verge of grass hopper epidemic.The Lao ...