The European Union has generously provided IP Laos with 1000 serological rapid tests for COVID-19. In addition to the support of Canada, Luxembourg and France for genetic and serological COVID-19 testing, the rapid antibody tests from the EU allow IP Laos to test individuals in less than 30 minutes who were in contact knowingly or unknowingly with COVID-19.

Created in 2018, the "Foundation lnstitut Pasteur du Laos" aims at supporting research activities by lnstitut Pasteur of Laos in relation with infectious diseases through the funding of lnstitut Pasteur of Laos' capacity building, research projects, salaries of Lao researchers, technicians and support personnel.

15^th Board of Directors meeting of Institut Pasteur du Laos, 29 Feb. 2024

From the left, 1^st row: H.E. Mrs SivLeng Chhuor (Ambassador of France, Observer), H.E. Dr Bounkong Syhavong (Board Member), H.E. Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith (Minister of Health, Chairman), Dr Darouny Phonekeo (IPL’s Deputy Director). From the left, 2^nd row: Dr Manivanh Souphanthong (Board Member), Prof. Yves Buisson (Board Member), Mr Thomas Lammar (Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Observer), Mr Bob Paquin (Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Canada, Observer), Dr Philippe Buchy (IPL’s General Director).