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Covid-19

Ministry of Health pilots text message vaccine reminders for childhood immunizations

On 30 January, the Ministry of Health celebrated the start of a 12-month pilot that will see text message (SMS) reminders sent to parents soon after their child turns 1-year-old.   The initiative, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) with assistance from the Australian Government and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,...

Covid-Like Virus Rises in China, Experts Say Not to Worry

In December 2024, China saw a rise in respiratory infections, particularly among children under...

Education Ministry Reports School Dropout Rate Drops to 11.5 percent

During the 8th National Assembly session held from 21–24 November, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of...

WHO Asks China for More Information About Rise in Illnesses and Pneumonia Clusters

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel...

WHO Downgrades COVID Pandemic, Says It’s No Longer Emergency

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as...

Laos Confirms 165 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 165 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 1.521 tests were conducted...

Ministry of Health and WHO Investigate Local Spread of Omicron Variant in Bolikhamxay

Following the detection of the first local case of the Omicron variant in Laos, an investigation is now underway to identify the source of...

Laos Confirms 224 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 224 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2.085 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 246 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 246 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2.587 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 273 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 273 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2.464 tests were conducted...

Laos Launches Green Pass Online Visa Portal

Laos has launched an official online visa portal allowing foreign residents and overseas Lao to apply for a visa online. According to a media release...