On 29 Nov-1 Dec, Dr Nan Shwe Htun and Watcharintorn Thongpian, from MORU MAEMOD’s Economics & Implementation Research Group (EIRG), visited LOMWRU and SEACTN sites in Laos to do public engagement on verbal autopsy using body mapping, an art-based research tool to gather qualitative data about study participants physical and emotional experiences. Pictured, from left: Dr Aitlada Soulivong (site research physician), Dr Khambang Seevanhthong (site research physician), Dr Xaipasong Xaiyaphet (site coordinator and research physician), Watcharintorn Thongpian, and Dr Nan Shwe Htun.
– With thanks to Dr Koukeo Phommasone for words and photo.