Lao Friends Hospital for Children
Lao Friends Hospital for Children is the only provider of free, high-quality healthcare for the children of northern Laos in Luang Prabang province. And no child is ever turned away.
Watch what happens in a day at the hospital.
By the numbers
38,000 children seen annually
In Laos, it is common for children to die from preventable conditions, such as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Over 200,000 children in need have received free medical treatment by LFHC since opening its doors in 2015.
13 departments
LFHC is the only hospital in the northern Laos offering specialized pediatric care, including clinics for children with the thalassemia blood disorder and those with developmental problems. Find out more about LFHC’s departments here: https://www.fwab.org/departments
52 hospital beds
LFHC boasts a total of 52 hospital beds dedicated to serving children in desperate need of care. Our doctors, nurses and staff deliver care with dedication, smiles, and a compassionate attitude.
24-bed neonatal unit
LFHC is the only facility in the region that operates a 24-bed neonatal unit for premature babies and infants needing life-saving care.
190 total employees
Lao Friends Hospital for Children is a hospital by and for the people in Laos.
In addition to the medical treatment they provide, the staff of LFHC also counsels families on such topics as proper nutrition, vaccinations, breastfeeding, hygiene and disease prevention.
Furthermore, Lao Friends Hospital for Children is a teaching hospital. Doctors who haven’t completed a national pediatric residency participate in a three-year pediatric training program specifically designed for our Lao physicians. Nurses attend a variety of educational sessions to enhance their medical careers and improve and modernize the level of care at the hospital.
“Every child should be treated as
if they were your own."
Kenro Izu, Founder and Honorary President
