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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 to Produce Molnupravir Antiviral Medication to Treat Covid-19

  The Ministry of Health has given the green light to produce Molnupravir for the treatment of Covid-19 in Laos. The ministry has authorized Pharmaceutical Factory...

Laos Confirms 921 New Cases of Covid-19 and Six Deaths

Laos has recorded 921 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today and six new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos Records Highest Daily Deaths from Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,344 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, and seven deaths, a new record for the highest number of deaths...

China Provides New Shipment of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccines to Laos

China has provided Laos with its ninth shipment of Covid-19 vaccines, as 1.9 million doses of Sinopharm land at Wattay International Airport. The latest shipment...

Laos Confirms 1,401 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,401 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos Confirms 1,073 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,073 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...