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Health

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

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have launched a new campaign turning hotel stays into life-saving support for mothers and newborns across Laos. Called “Sharing New Life,” the initiative invites guests to make voluntary contributions toward improving maternal and newborn health. Running from 1 October to 31 December, the...

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 Civil Servants Eligible for Up to 6.5 Months of Maternity Leave

Female civil servants in Laos are entitled to maternity leave ranging from four to...

Indonesia Province Pushes Vasectomies to Curb Poverty Amid Regional Population Shift

Late April, Indonesia’s West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi announced a birth control initiative encouraging men from low-income households to undergo vasectomies in a move...

Laos Celebrates International Day of the Midwife with Renewed Commitment to Maternal Health

On 18 June, Laos joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife, honoring the vital role midwives play in safeguarding...

Save the Children Expands Mosquito Control Efforts Ahead of ASEAN Dengue Day

In commemoration of ASEAN Dengue Day on 15 June, Save the Children International in Laos announced the full rollout of its expanded ‘Driving Down...

EssilorLuxottica Expands in Laos with New High-Capacity Lens Facility

EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, optical equipment, and eyewear, including both prescription and sunwear, has strengthened...

Toxic Arsenic Contamination Spreads from Northern Thailand into the Mekong River

Arsenic contamination in northern Thailand has reached critical levels, with toxic pollutants now spreading into the Mekong River, according to Thailand's Pollution Control Department...

Salavan Opens First Drug Rehabilitation Center to Combat Substance Abuse

Salavan Province inaugurated its first dedicated drug rehabilitation center on 10 June, marking a significant step in tackling substance abuse and supporting the recovery...