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Health & Environment

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 (AMF 2024) from 18-19 September. These events bring together leaders from ASEAN cities, provinces, and capitals under the theme “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience for Sustainable Development of ASEAN...

Vientiane, Luang Prabang Face Growing Flood Threat as Rescue Efforts Ramp Up in Northern Laos

Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang are bracing for several consecutive days of heavy rain...

Critical Flood Warnings in Northern Laos: Relief Teams Mobilize, Donations Needed

In response to the severe flooding affecting northern Laos, the Natural Disaster Monitoring Committee...

Luang Namtha Floods: Emergency Response Ramps Up, Luang Prabang Faces Rising Threat

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos experienced severe flooding as a...

Flooding in Luang Namtha Claims One Life, Forces Evacuations

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province was hit by heavy flooding due to Typhoon...

Vientiane’s Sangthong District Locks Down Amid Covid-19 Outbreak

Sangthong District in Vientiane Capital has locked down certain villages following the community spread of Covid-19 earlier this week. According to a notice issued by...

Laos Records Seventh Covid-19 Death

A 38-year-old man in Champasack Province has become the country's seventh death as a result of Covid-19. According to a report by Lao Phattana Daily,...

Laos Confirms 244 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 244 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 5,919. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the announcement by the National...

Thailand Agrees to Vaccinate Migrant Workers Against Covid-19

Thailand is to allow migrant workers from Laos to register for Covid-19 vaccinations in the Kingdom, with priority given to persons over 60 years...

United States Provides USD 700,000 to Support Malaria Elimination in Laos

The United States is providing funds through a grant to support malaria elimination in Laos. It has provided USD 700,000 to Population Services International in...

43 Percent of Vientiane Capital Now Vaccinated Against Covid-19

Some 1,109,544 first dose vaccines have now been administered across the country, with 425,003 of these administered in Vientiane Capital, reaching nearly 43.8% of...