ໜ້າຫຼັກ | News & Events | United States Department of Defense to Renovate Medical Facility in Salavan Province
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter Haymond was joined by Salavan Vice Governor Somchay Ounchit and Director of Salavan Provincial Health Department Akhom Lamvichit to lead a groundbreaking ceremony for comprehensive renovations of the Khongsedon District Hospital, Salavan Province, on January 26, 2021. At the ceremony, the officials signed an Administrative Memorandum to coordinate the renovation between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Salavan Health Department.
2021 marks the 5th anniversary of the U.S.-Lao Comprehensive Partnership. This work is one part of the Partnership, as the United States supports Lao PDR in working to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal number #3 for good health and well-being. The renovation of the Khongsedon Hospital will improve medical access for the people of Kongse