In cooperation with Standard Chartered Bank (Thai IT Division), we installed a computer classroom at the Department of Health in April 2007 to provide computer skills to the medical staff. The 20 computers were loaded with a variety of software including Lao language and were installed in a room at the Department of Health which we remodeled and air conditioned. We then retained the services of a skilled local teacher and began a series of three month instructional programs at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. The first group of 15 students graduated in August 2007. We expect this program to be long term.
