Laos Struggles to Sustain Universal Healthcare as Public Spending Remains Low
A World Bank-supported review warns that Laos’ progress toward Universal Health Coverage is under threat from low public spending, declining donor aid, rising healthcare costs, and growing inequality in access to care. The report urges urgent reforms to strengthen primary healthcare, improve financing efficiency, and protect poor households from rising medical expenses.
Devdiscourse • 5/15/2026, 5:21:41 AM