KKU-MD recently welcomed the following nurses and residents from Lao PDR for a medical emergency exchange training program:

1) Mr. Khounkham Oudanon, nurse (Duration: March 4 – 19, 2023)

2) Mr. Kongmenglee Laoyao, nurse (Duration: March 4 – 19, 2023)

3) Ms. Homkay Latsavong, nurse (Duration: March 18 – April 2, 2023)

4) Ms. Dorkchan Inthavong, nurse (Duration: March 18 – April 2, 2023)

5) Dr. Viengkeo Mittaphone, resident (Duration: March 4 – April 2, 2023)

6) Dr. Souvanthao Cherching, resident (Duration: March 4 – April 2, 2023)

This program was coordinated by Mr. Kensho Ueda, Project Coordinator, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Japan as part of the “Stop Accident Fatality increase by EMS development and Road safety (SAFER)” project aimed at reducing road fatalities and improving emergency medical services (EMS) in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith