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International News PlusNews Examines HIV/AIDS in LaosDecember 6, 2011 PlusNews examines HIV/AIDS in Laos, writing, "Out of a total population of 6.3 million, the national prevalence of 0.2 percent among 15-49-year-olds puts the 8,500 reported HIV/AIDS cases in Laos nearly a decade behind that of its neighbors." However, the news service notes that, "as the socialist country increasingly opens its borders, health workers are bracing for a potential concentrated, 'catastrophic' outbreak in a country where HIV prevention is not yet a priority." Kinoy Phongdeth, director of the Lao Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, said, "It is true that in Laos there are not so many people living with HIV and AIDS, but we are still people and we need help," PlusNews reports (12/2). Back to other news for December 2011
 This article was provided by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a part of the publication Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report. Visit the Kaiser Family Foundation's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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