Welcome to CDC stacks | CDC in Lao PDR - 43397 | Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
Stacks Logo
Advanced Search
Select up to three search categories and corresponding keywords using the fields to the right. Refer to the Help section for more detailed instructions.
 
 
Help
Clear All Simple Search
Advanced Search
CDC in Lao PDR
  • Published Date:
    9/13/16
Filetype[PDF-347.01 KB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Center for Global Health (U.S.)
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    Staff -- At a glance -- Influenza -- Immunization -- Field Epidemiology Training (FET) -- HIV/AIDS -- CDC Support of Response to the 2015-2016 Polio Outbreak -- Impact in Laos.

    The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began working in Lao PDR in 2006. In 2010, the National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology (NCLE) was designated as a National Influenza Center (NIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). During the past 10 years, Lao PDR has improved their capacity in support of the International Health Regulations. There has been significant technical assistance in HIV/AIDS prevention and control and expanded maternal and child health immunization coverage.

    Publication date from document properties.

    laos_factsheet.pdf

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
  • Place as Subject:
    Laos
  • Supporting Files:
    No Additional Files
No Related Documents.
You May Also Like:
  1. Introducing seasonal influenza vaccine in low-income countries: an adverse events following immunization survey in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
    Personal Author:
    Phengxay, Manilay; Mirza, Sara A; Reyburn, Rita; Xeuatvongsa, Anonh; Winter, Christian; Lewis, Hannah; Olsen, Sonja J; Tsuyuoka, Reiko; Khanthamaly, Viengphone; Palomeque, Francisco S; Bresee, Joseph S; Moen, Ann C; Corwin, Andrew L;
    Corporate Author:
    Lao PDR Field Epidemiology Training Cohort Team
    Published:
    Jan 17 2015
    Source:
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2015; 9(2):94-98.
    Description:
    Objective : In 2012, Lao PDR introduced seasonal influenza vaccine in pregnant women, persons aged ≥50 years, persons with chronic diseases, and healthcare personnel. We assessed adverse events following immunization (AEFI). : Methods : We used a ...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 188.81 KB]
  2. H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
    Personal Author:
    Boltz, David A.; Douangngeun, Bounlom; Sinthasak, Settha; Phommachanh, Phouvong; Rolston, Scott; Chen, Honglin; Guan, Yi; Peiris, Joseph S. Malik; Smith, Gavin J.D.; Webster, Robert G.;
    Published:
    Oct 2006
    Source:
    Emerg Infect Dis. 12(10):1593-1595.
    Description:
    A prospective surveillance program for influenza viruses was established in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) in July of 2005. We report isolation of H5N1 virus genetically distinct from H5N1 circulating in 2004, which indicates reintroduction o...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 98.81 KB]
  3. Epidemiological and virological characteristics of seasonal and pandemic influenza in Lao PDR, 2008–2010
    Personal Author:
    Khamphaphongphane, Bouaphanh; Ketmayoon, Pakapak; Lewis, Hannah C.; Phonekeo, Darouny; Sisouk, Thongchanh; Xayadeth, Sinakhone; Ongkhammy, Somvay; Vongphrachanh, Phengta; Tsuyuoka, Reiko; Moen, Ann; Corwin, Andrew;
    Published:
    Jun 21 2012
    Source:
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 7(3):304-311.
    Description:
    Information on influenza virology and epidemiology from Lao PDR is limited and the seasonal patterns of influenza have not been previously described.|To describe epidemiological and virologic characteristics of influenza in Lao PDR to recommend publi...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 365.98 KB]
  4. CDC Division of Global HIV & TB country profile : Southeast Asia Region
    Corporate Author:
    Center for Global Health (U.S.). Division of Global HIV & TB.; U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.;
    Published:
    February 2017
    Series:
    CDC Division of Global HIV & TB country profile
    Description:
    Located at the Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in Nonthaburi, Thailand, the CDC/PEPFAR Southeast Asia Regional Office (SARO) collaborates with and provides technical assistance to government and non-governmental partners in Lao PDR and Thai...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 1.16 MB]
  5. A Repeat Random Survey of the Prevalence of Falsified and Substandard Antimalarials in the Lao PDR: A Change for the Better
    Personal Author:
    Tabernero, Patricia; Mayxay, Mayfong; Culzoni, María Julia; Dwivedi, Prabha; Swamidoss, Isabel; Allan, Elizabeth Louise; Khanthavong, Maniphone; Phonlavong, Chindaphone; Vilayhong, Chantala; Yeuchaixiong, Sengchanh; Sichanh, Chanvilay; Sengaloundeth, Sivong; Kaur, Harparkash; Fernández, Facundo M.; Green, Michael D.; Newton, Paul N.;
    Published:
    Apr 20 2015
    Source:
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2015; 92(Suppl 6):95-104.
    Description:
    In 2003, a stratified random sample survey was conducted in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) to study the availability and quality of antimalarials in the private sector. In 2012, this survey was repeated to allow a statistically valid ana...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 435.98 KB]