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Lao PDR

, 2021
Lao PDR is currently facing the phenomenon of jobless growth. This trend started in the early 2010s when non-farm job creation stagnated despite rapid growth in gross domestic product (GDP). The labor market suffered from weak activity in the private sector, with all sectors apart from hospitality losing jobs.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Rural Incentive Packages for Graduating Medical Students in Lao PDR [PDF]

International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2017
Background The dearth of health workers in rural settings in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and other developing countries limits healthcare access and outcomes.
Eric Keuffel, Wanda Jaskiewicz, Khampasong Theppanya, Kate Tulenko   +3 more
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Fintech and Financial Literacy in the Lao PDR [PDF]

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2019
A growing literature has examined the role of financial literacy in an individual’s income, saving behavior and the use of various financial products. However, so far, no one has examined the relationship between financial literacy and the awareness and adoption of financial technology (fintech) products, i.e., financial products provided via internet ...
Morgan, Peter J., Long, Trinh Q.
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Dynamics and consequences of nutrition-related microbial dysbiosis in early life: study protocol of the VITERBI GUT project

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
IntroductionEarly life under- and overnutrition (jointly termed malnutrition) is increasingly recognized as an important risk factor for adult obesity and metabolic syndrome, a diet-related cluster of conditions including high blood sugar, fat and ...
Jeanne Tamarelle, Margaux M. Creze, Vanthanom Savathdy, Sengrloun Phonekeo, Jordyn Wallenborn, Jordyn Wallenborn, Latsamy Siengsounthone, Günther Fink, Günther Fink, Peter Odermatt, Peter Odermatt, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Somphou Sayasone, Pascale Vonaesch   +13 more
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Integrating market chain assessments with zoonoses risk analysis in two cross-border pig value chains in Lao PDR [PDF]

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2017
Objective Lao PDR’s recent accession to the World Trade Organization necessitates a greater understanding of the patterns and risk of livestock production in order to better align national policy with the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and ...
Anna L Okello, Tassilo T Tiemann, Phouth Inthavong, Boualam Khamlome, Ammaly Phengvilaysouk, Soukanh Keonouchanh, Chattouphone Keokhamphet, Virasack Somoulay, Kate Blaszak, Stuart D Blacksell, Walter O Okello, John Allen   +11 more
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An evaluation case study of village-based relational community engagement activities in Lao PDR

Global Public Health
Community engagement activities have rapidly gained recognition in global health policy, but comprehensive evaluations remain scarce. This article exemplifies the use of explicit evaluation criteria within a mixed-method and theory-guided evaluation ...
Marco J. Haenssgen, Thongkhoon Xayyahong, Latthanikone Sabphaisan, Maynika Phongsa, Antyka Xayaphone, Thinakone Louangdy, Keomano Luangkhot, Arphiluck Luanglad, Thipphaphone Phetdala, Souksakhone Xaiyalath, Phongpaserth Volady, Ounkham Souksavanh, Sysavanh Phommachanh, Sandra Bode, Elizabeth M. Elliott   +14 more
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A regulatory gap analysis of midwifery to deliver essential reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in Lao People’s Democratic RepublicResearch in context

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Summary: Background: In Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, midwives are the main providers of primary reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent (RMNCAH) services.
Shogo Kubota, Moe Ando, John Murray, Sengmany Khambounheuang, Khampasong Theppanya, Phouvanh Nanthavong, Chankham Tengbriacheu, Malouny Sisavanh, Thongchan Khattiyod, Daisuke Asai, Howard Sobel, Masamine Jimba   +11 more
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Orientia, rickettsia, and leptospira pathogens as causes of CNS infections in Laos: a prospective study

The Lancet Global Health, 2015
Background: Scrub typhus (caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi), murine typhus (caused by Rickettsia typhi), and leptospirosis are common causes of febrile illness in Asia; meningitis and meningoencephalitis are severe complications.
Sabine Dittrich, PhD, Sayaphet Rattanavong, MD, Sue J Lee, PhD, Phonepasith Panyanivong, Scott B Craig, PhD, Suhella M Tulsiani, PhD, Stuart D Blacksell, PhD, David A B Dance, FRCPath, Audrey Dubot-Pérès, PhD, Amphone Sengduangphachanh, Phonelavanh Phoumin, Daniel H Paris, MD, Dr, Prof. Paul N Newton, MRCP   +12 more
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Evaluation of VIDAS^® Diagnostic Assay Prototypes Detecting Dengue Virus NS1 Antigen and Anti-Dengue Virus IgM and IgG Antibodies

Diagnostics, 2021
Dengue is a serious tropical disease caused by the mosquito-borne dengue virus (DENV). Performant, rapid, and easy-to-use assays are needed for the accurate diagnosis of acute DENV infection.
Somphavanh Somlor, Ludovic Brossault, Marc Grandadam   +2 more
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Ultrasonographic investigation of cholangiocarcinoma in Lao PDR

Acta Tropica, 2018
Opisthorchis viverrini is a group 1 carcinogen that causes cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Although opisthorchiasis is known to be severely endemic to several areas along the Mekong River in Lao PDR, the CCA status of residents of this region is still under investigation.
Ju Yeong Kim, Tai-Soon Yong, Han-Jong Rim, Jong-Yil Chai, Duk-Young Min, Keeseon S. Eom, Woon-Mok Sohn, Jae Hoon Lim, Dongil Choi, Sithat Insisiengmay, Bounlay Phommasack, Bounnaloth Insisiengmay   +11 more
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