Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional distress may seek help for physical symptoms instead. Stigma, cultural beliefs, and a shortage of specialists make it harder for locals to get the care they need.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the suicide...
Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional distress may seek help for physical symptoms instead. Stigma, cultural...
The Lao Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and beauty facilities after finding 183 beauty centers performing medical procedures...
The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of...
The Food and Drug Department (FDD) has banned the import, sale, distribution, advertising, and use of five cosmetic brands after finding that they entered...
The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to obtain official permits by 30 November, but the directive has...
