VIENTIANE, March 13 (Vientiane Times/ANN): The National Disaster Management Committee will improve coordination between central and local authorities, to better prepare for disaster responses including post-disaster needs assessments.
The topic was discussed at a meeting of the committee recently which was led by the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare and committee Vice Chairman, Dr Khampheng Saysompheng. Also present were deputy ministers and other officials.
Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning and Investment, and Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, Dr Sonexay Siphandone, said it was important to reduce the risks faced by communities and to develop a nationwide system that would help mitigate the effects of disasters.
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The Laos Ministry of Health has urged officials at quarantine centers across the country to take greater part in monitoring of the quarantined to make sure they complete their mandatory 14-day quarantine to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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