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Health & Environment

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is now turning its focus to urban water access, positioning it as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Urban Water Access Expansion The 2026–2030 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Development Plan aims to...

World Sight Day 2025: Investing in Eye Health Could Bring USD 31.2 Million Benefit to Laos Over the Next Five Years

A recent study revealed that an investment of USD 2.12 million in eye health...

Laos Reports Over 9,400 Dengue Fever Cases in the First Nine Months of 2025

Dengue fever continues to challenge communities across Laos, with 9,408 infections and one death...

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...

Lao Prime Minister Visits US to Strengthen Economic Ties, Seek Tariff Reductions

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone concluded a high-level working visit to Washington D.C., United States,...

Laos Confirms 1,195 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five New Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,195 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five new deaths attributed to the virus, including a 27-year-old five...

Mekong River Commission Appoints Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun as New CEO

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has appointed Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun of Lao nationality as its new CEO. The MRC Council yesterday welcomed the appointment of...

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls is Possible… I am hopeful!

The following is an opinion piece by Mariam A. Khan, Country Representative UNFPA, Laos. For most issues, the world marks a day. For VAW, the...

Laos Confirms New Daily Record with 1,510 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded a new daily record number of Covid-19 cases, confirming 1,510 new cases across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Confirms 1,504 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,504 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today and one death. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Laos Confirms 1,336 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,336 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, and five new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...