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Health & Environment

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 could generate USD 31.2 million in economic benefits for Laos over the next five years. According to the Value of Vision report, investing in eye health provides some of the highest economic and social returns for...

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,...

“Sharing New Life” Campaign Launched to Support Maternal, Newborn Health

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have launched a new campaign turning...

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...