Vision

Establishment of a National Information Platorm for Nutrition (NIPN), a central hub to convey evidence-
based nutrition and health data to stakeholders in Lao PDR”
Establishment of a national Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN) which is capable of generating evidenced based nutrition and health information from all sectors from all sectors for policy dialogue to improve nutrition programmed to alleviate malnutrition Readmore >>
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Our partners:

  • European Union (EU)
  • The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Our Stakeholders:

  • Lao Statistic Bureau (LSB)
  • Ministry of Health (MOH)

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  • Ministry of Education and Sport (MoES)
Consultation meeting in Oudomxay province

On 12 June 2025, the Department of Planning and Investment in Oudomxay Province convened a provincial consultation meeting at its meeting hall, chaired by Mr. Somlith Lathsaketh, Deputy Director General of the department. The meeting brought together 29 participants...

DAU intensive training on Report Writing

The final workshop in the 2024 research training series was successfully held from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province. This workshop marked the completion of a year-long capacity-building initiative focused on "Data Analysis and Report...

NIPN Website Homepage Consulting Meeting

On April 30, 2025, the NIPN Website Homepage Consulting Meeting was held at the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Chaired by Mr. Viengkhone Buaphachanh, Deputy Director General of the Development Research Institute (DRI), the half-day meeting brought together...

NIPN snippets on ANRCB newsletter

NIPN updates in the ANRCB newsletter for July 2024 include information on the research focus for 2024 and data mapping for 2024, access the copy of newsletter here :  https://tinyurl.com/4v48du4u  

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)
  • Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance in Lao PDR (SUN CSA)

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About Lao PDR

Geography

Demographic

Nutrition Status of Children under 5

 

  • Country Area             23680 Km2
  • Land Area                   23080 Km2
  • Agriculture Area      2104.7 Km2
  • Forest Area                 16630 Km2

 

Total population (000)                       7.5

Total under five population (%)    19.1

Total number of birth (000)             19

Under five mortality rate                 10

Infant mortality rate                          15

Population below poverty line(%)  18

Stunting 33
Wasting 9
Underweight 21.1
Overweight 3
Anemia in Children 44.1
Source: LSIS II (2017)

Infant and Young Child Feeding

Maternal and Child Health

Water and Sanitation

Early Initiation of Breastfeeding 50.1
Exclusive Breastfeeding first 6 months 45
Appropriate Breastfeeding 51
Minimum Diet Diversity 45.3
Minimum Acceptable Diet 26.2
Source: LSIS II (2017)
Visit Antenatal Care at least once with skilled health personnel 78.4
No Visit to Antenatal Care 17.9
Delivered in health facility 64.5
Post-natal health check for the newnorn 47.1
Source: LSIS II (2017)
Using improved water sources of drinking water 83.9
Drink appropriate water treatment method 36.8
Hand-washing facility with soap 51.1
Using improve sanitation 73.8
Source: LSIS II (2017)

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