Lao People's Democratic Republic
Hospitals in South-East Asia ramp up efforts against HIV-related stigma
The Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute in Nonthaburi is one of Thailand’s premier hospitals in AIDS treatment and care. Its waiting rooms welcome many patients. This month, people waiting for appointments will see on hospital screens stories about people living with HIV who overcame stigma thanks to support from their communities. Bamrasnaradura is one of around 1000 hospitals in Thailand that have joined the zero discrimination in health-care settings campaign.
UN Secretary General applauds efforts to address AIDS in Lao PDR
The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, praised the efforts of the UN Country Team and its partners to support prevention, treatment, care and support activities for people living with HIV, and to raise knowledge and understanding of the issue in Lao PDR.
Buddhist Monks raise AIDS awareness in Laos
Every morning Buddhist Monk Maytryjit gets up at 3:45 am to meditate for one hour. Afterwards, he walks through the streets of Vientiane in the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic to collect his food alms.
HIV and AIDS estimates (2015)
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Lao People's Democratic Republic Contacts
Thongdeng SILAKOUNEUNAIDS Country Manager
Email: silakounet@unaids.org