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Assessment of temperatures in the vaccine cold chain in two provinces in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional pilot study

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective All childhood vaccines, except the oral polio vaccine, should be kept at 2–8 °C, since the vaccine potency can be damaged by heat or freezing temperature.
Tomomi Kitamura, Viraneth Bouakhasith, Kongxay Phounphenghack, Chansay Pathammavong, Anonh Xeuatvongsa, Masataro Norizuki, Hironori Okabayashi, Yoshio Mori, Munehito Machida, Masahiko Hachiya   +9 more
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Use of traditional medicine in Lao PDR

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2005
Exploring the attitudes and knowledge of household members and health staff in Lao PDR regarding the use of traditional medicine.Along with modern medicine, traditional medicine utilisation is officially supported in Laos, being part of the cultural heritage and considered useful for this low-income country in relation to the problems with access to ...
K, Sydara, S, Gneunphonsavath, R, Wahlström, S, Freudenthal, K, Houamboun, G, Tomson, T, Falkenberg   +6 more
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Population genetics of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in its native range in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
Background The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) is an important worldwide invasive species and can be a locally important vector of chikungunya, dengue and, potentially, Zika.
Maysa Tiemi Motoki, Dina Madera Fonseca, Elliott Frederic Miot, Bruna Demari-Silva, Phoutmany Thammavong, Somsanith Chonephetsarath, Nothasine Phommavanh, Jeffrey Conrad Hertz, Pattamaporn Kittayapong, Paul Trevor Brey, Sebastien Marcombe   +10 more
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Direct seeding mulch-based cropping systems for rice-beef production in the plain of Jars, Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDR : an example of the creation - validation research and development methodological approach [PDF]

, 2010
The Plain of Jars is an acid, infertile savannah grassland covering an area of about 60,000 ha in the western region of Xieng Khouang Province, northeastern Lao PDR.
Bounkhampone, Bouapha, Lienhard, Pascal, Phanthanivong, Ienlang, Sayphoummie, Sengpanh, Sosomphou, Thammakham, Séguy, Lucien, Tivet, Florent   +6 more
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A float-controlled self-contained laser gauge for monitoring river levels in tropical environments

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In this paper we present the design, construction and performance of a self-contained float-controlled water level gauge for monitoring water levels in streams and small rivers.
Alain Pierret, Norbert Silvera, Keo Oudone Latsachack, Khampasith Chanthavong, Phabvilay Sounyafong, Olivier Ribolzi   +5 more
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Prevalence, Price and Place of Selling of Cigarettes in Urban and Rural Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos)

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2018
Aim and Objective To determine the prevalence, price and selling place of cigarettes in both urban and rural Laos with the aim to provide the Government with evidence to raise tobacco tax rates for fiscal and public health gains.
Mayfong Mayxay, Sysavanh Phommachanh, Soudavanh Soysouvanh, Vatsana Thammavongsa, Souksamone Thongmixay, Souphaphone Houamboun, Maniphanh Vongphosy, Bungon Rittiphakdee, Sophapan Ratanachena   +8 more
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Forage legumes as feed for pigs in smallholder production systems in the North of Lao PDR [PDF]

, 2013
This thesis sought to characterise and understand existing smallholder pig production systems in the North of Lao PDR and to investigate the role of forage legumes as alternative protein sources for pigs in smallholder production systems.
Phengsavanh, Phonepaseuth
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Disease Surveillance Networks Initiative Asia: Final Evaluation [PDF]

, 2010
The DSN Initiative was launched in 2007 under the new strategy of the Rockefeller Foundation. The initiative intends:[1] To improve human resources for disease surveillance in developing countries, thus bolstering national capacity to monitor, report ...
Caridad A. Ancheta, Elaine S. Perez, Kerry Richter, Ma. Sandra B. Tempongko, Malee Sunpuwan, Ophelia M. Mendoza, Oranut Pachuen, Pratap Singhasivanon   +7 more
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Towards Sustainable Co-Management of Mekong River Inland Aquatic Resources, Including Fisheries, in Southern Lao PDR [PDF]

, 2000
This paper presents historical information regarding the development of the aquatic resource co-management system in Khong District, Champasak Province, Southern Lao PDF.
Ian G. Baird
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ETHNIC MINORITIES AND RURAL POVERTY IN LAO PDR [PDF]

Ethnic minorities have a significantly higher poverty incidence than the majority in Lao PDR. Based on survey data the determinants of minority poverty are analyzed, the sources of inequality decomposed, and the expected impact of polices to address ...
Engvall, Anders
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