Lao PDR is moderately prone to disasters, particularly droughts and floods, and many people live in hard-to-reach mountainous areas. The country has a high adolescent birth rate and one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the region. UNFPA is co-leading humanitarian preparedness and response in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence prevention and response.
Total people in need
Affected population reached with Family Planning services
Number of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49) reached with SRH services
People reached with awareness-raising activities and GBV-lifesaving information in-person
Number of mobile clinics
Functional health facilities supported by UNFPA that provide Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC)
Safe Spaces for women and girls, supported by UNFPA