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Vietnamese medical experts are highly appreciated by Laos. Photo: VOV

Medical workers from major Vietnamese hospitals have been present in Laos to assist the country in fighting against the latest coronavirus outbreak, VOV reported.

They gave an outpouring of support to Champasak, a Covid-19 hotspot in Laos, and now are staying at Savannakhet in the central region to continue their tasks.

The team works with the health sector at Savannakhet province. Photo: VOV

On May 17, after meeting with the authorities of Savannakhet, Vietnamese health workers came to coronavirus hotspots, field hospitals and a number of medical facilities to survey and evaluate the pandemic prevention and control at these places.

Earlier, between May 11 and 15, Vietnamese doctors aided Champasak province in establishing field hospitals, contact tracing, testing and quarantining Covid-19 patients. Particularly, the team supported the Phonthong District Hospital to treat a Covid- infected pregnant experiencing blood-clotting disorders and provide emergency treatment to another imported Covid-19 case.

The team visits a hospital in Savannakhet province. Photo: VOV

Vietnamese medical workers with great dedication and expertise in Covid-19 prevention and control have left a strong impression in Laos. Deputy Director of Hygiene and Health Promotion Department under Lao Ministry of Health Panom Phongmany highly valued effective experience as well proposals put forth by Vietnamese experts over the past time, adding that their contributions would soon help Laos to stamp out the pandemic.

The team will work at Savannakhet province until May 19 before heading to Vientiane capital.

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