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Health & Environment

Laos Reports 360 New HIV Infections in First Three Months of 2025

Laos has reported 360 new HIV cases in the first three months of 2025, continuing a rising trend from the previous year. The country is working to combat the disease through various public health efforts. Between January and March 2025, 28,341 people were tested for HIV, with more than 300...

Saving Lives while Building Trust: How Laos Assistance is Transforming Medical Care in Laos

When a 3-year-old girl with a skull fracture was rushed to a Lao hospital...

Vientiane Residents Demand Action Amid Ongoing Water Shortages

Many households in Vientiane are struggling with water supply issues, including shortages and low...

Authorities Detect Harmful Chemicals in Fruits at Houaphanh Market

Authorities in Houaphanh Province discovered hazardous chemical substances in fruits sold at a market...

Plastic Waste Piles Up in Vientiane, Residents Demand Action

Pictures of plastic waste piling up surfaced on Lao social media in early March,...

Residents Dissatisfied with Strict Lockdown in Luang Prabang

Residents in Luang Prabang are dissatisfied with the city's strict lockdown restrictions, which see supermarkets and food delivery services closed. Under the lockdown restrictions, which...

Laos Confirms 733 New Cases of Covid-19 and Three Deaths

Laos has recorded 733 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with three people succumbing to the virus. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Considers Reopening of Borders to Group Tours

The government of Laos has begun to consider opening its borders to certain groups if the right conditions can be met and vaccination rates...

Laos Confirms 770 New Cases of Covid-19 and Three Deaths

Laos has recorded 770 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with three new deaths recorded. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Laos Must Reopen Schools To Ensure Its Future

Is it time for Laos to reopen schools? What might the future hold if classrooms remain closed? Covid-19 has impacted our lives in so many...

Laos Confirms 615 New Cases of Covid-19 and One New Death

Laos has recorded 615 new cases of Covid-19 across the country and one death today, with a large number of cases in Luang Prabang. The...