KKU-MD recently welcomed the following residents and nurses from Lao PDR for a medical emergency exchange training program in May 2023:

1) Dr. Sataolee Leelianou, resident, University of Health Sciences (Duration: May 1 – 26, 2023)

2) Dr. Phimchay Kongpasith, resident, University of Health Sciences (Duration: May 1 – 26, 2023)

3) Dr. Visay Sisavath, resident, Setthathirath Hospital (Duration: May 1 – 12, 2023)

4) Dr. Vilayphanh Sounantha, resident, Mahosot Hospital (Duration: May 1 – 12, 2023)

5) Dr. Sangvien Thammavong, resident, Mittaphap Hospital (Duration: May 15 – 26, 2023)

6) Dr. Phaly Phanmalavong, resident, Mittaphap Hospital (Duration: May 15 – 26, 2023)

7) Ms. Souk Luangsiyotha, nurse, Mahosot Hospital (Duration: May 1 – 12, 2023)

8) Ms. Bounsee Lardsavong, nurse, Mittaphap Hospital (Duration: May 1 – 12, 2023)

9) Ms. Pamong Korphosy, nurse, Setthathirath Hospital (Duration: May 15 – 26, 2023)

10) Ms. Bouaphanh Luangphimpha, nurse, Mittaphap Hospital (Duration: May 15 – 26, 2023)

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

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith