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Health & Environment

Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases reported in Savannakhet Province, prompting an urgent nationwide vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health said the cases involved a three-year-old boy from Nathong village, who developed paralysis in June, and two girls, aged one and three,...

Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after...

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and...

Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular...

Laos Expands Agricultural Exports to China Amid Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

Laos and China have agreed to enhance product quality, technology transfer, and market access...

Covid Infections Continue Downward Trend Despite New Year Celebrations 

Daily Covid infections in Laos have not seen a major increase following the Lao New Year holiday, according to health officials.  The National Taskforce for...

Laos Government, UNICEF and UNFPA Sign MOU on National Survey on Woman and Child Wellbeing

The Lao Social Indicator Survey III is a survey tool that will help generate useful national and provincial data to help inform the Lao...

Phu Bia Mining Builds Road for Future Development of Xaysomboun Province

Phu Bia Mining handed on Thursday over its 100 per cent investment in the newly constructed concrete road in Nam Mo village, located...

Laos Confirms 229 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 229 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 1,452 tests were conducted...

Hollywood Actress Rosamund Pike Supports Bomb-clearing Efforts in Laos

British actress Rosamund Pike is urging people to support a campaign that will help clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos. The Unlock the Land appeal,...

Laos Urges Sustainable Water Use at Asia-Pacific Water Summit

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh called for concerted efforts to ensure the effective and sustainable use of water resources while addressing the fourth Asia-Pacific...