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Health

Rising HIV Infections Among Youth in First Half of 2025 Highlight Ongoing Health Challenge

More than 1,100 people in Laos were newly infected with HIV in the first half of 2025 as the disease continues to quietly affect communities across the country, especially among the young. According to the Center for HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (CHAS), the number of new cases remains high...

“Sharing New Life” Campaign Launched to Support Maternal, Newborn Health

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have launched a new campaign turning...

Thai Authorities Seize Over 14,000 Items of Illegal Cosmetic Silicone, Unregistered Medicines

On 19 September, Thai authorities seized over THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000) worth...

Study Reveals Gaps in Childhood Vaccination Across Laos

Nearly 15 percent of children aged 12-23 months in Laos remain unvaccinated, according to...

Lao National Assembly Launches Workshop Series on Health Security, Financing

The Lao National Assembly has launched a workshop series titled “Mobilizing Domestic Resources for...

Lao, Korean Red Cross Unite to Boost Blood Supplies in Laos

The Lao Red Cross (LRC) in Vientiane has formalized its partnership with the Korean Red Cross Blood Services (KRCBS) to strengthen blood service operations...