Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:13:27 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:13:27 +0200 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:13:27 -0400 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:13:27 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-10-24-voa2.cfm?rss=health Countries in the northern hemisphere are starting to distribute the H1N1 flu vaccine as part of a massive immunization program against the viral pandemic. Parents and some professionals are concerned about the safety of the vaccine. (Link to Lao) "www.voanews.com/lao/2009-10-24-voa2.cfm?RSS=Health" Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:33:19 +0200 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:33:19 -0400 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:33:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-10-31-voa6.cfm?rss=health A report says millions of premature deaths can be prevented by tackling global health risks. The World Health Organization reports global life expectancy could be increased by nearly five years by addressing five factors affecting health. (Link to Lao) "www.voanews.com/lao/2009-10-31-voa6.cfm?RSS=Health" Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:38 +0200 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:38 -0400 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:38 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-07-voa3.cfm?rss=health A new United Nations report says diarrhea kills an estimated one fifth of the 8.8 million children under the age of five who die worldwide each year. (Link to Lao) "www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-07-voa3.cfm?RSS=Health" Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:09:53 +0200 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:09:53 -0400 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:09:53 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-14-voa4.cfm?rss=health Global life expectancy can be increased by almost five years and millions of premature deaths prevented if five risk factors affecting health are addressed, according to a report by the World Health Organization. (Link to Lao) "www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-14-voa4.cfm?RSS=Health" Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 +0200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 -0400 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-16-voa2.cfm?rss=health On Nov 5, 2009, the Legacy of War organized a briefing and discussion session in Washington DC, on the legacies of the secret war in Laos – the problems of unexploded ordnance (UXO). "www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-16-voa2.cfm?RSS=Health" Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:22:17 +0200 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:22:17 -0400 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:22:17 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-21-voa5.cfm?rss=health Vaccine Shortage a Concern in Fight Against H1N1 and Saudi officials worry that huge crowds of visitors could spread the flu virus during the upcoming Hajj. (Link to Lao) "www.voanews.com/lao/2009-11-21-voa5.cfm?RSS=Health"