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Vientiane, Kunming Hospitals Partner to Boost Cardiac Care in Laos

On 26 May, Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane Capital renewed its partnership with Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital of Kunming, China, to enhance cardiac care in Laos. The renewed agreement, covering 2025 to 2029, aims to strengthen cardiology services at Mahosot Hospital by focusing on staff training, medical technology exchange, and equipment support. According...

Laos Sees Huge Drop in Dengue Fever Cases in 2025

Laos reported a notable decrease in dengue fever infections this year, with just over...

Phu Quoc Airport Set for Mega Upgrade Ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc International Airport in Kien Giang Province will undergo major expansion and upgrades...

Ireland, WFP Back Climate-Resilient Farming for Women in Northern Laos

Press Release - The Ambassador of Ireland to Laos, Deirdre Ní Fhallúin, announced on...

Thailand Sees Surge in COVID-19 Cases, With Over 91,000 in First Five Months

Thailand is witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 infections in 2025, with health authorities...

Climate Change Linked to Increase in Typhus Cases in Laos

A new study has found that changing weather patterns may be responsible for an increase in bacteria causing two types of typhus in Laos. Scrub...

Police Detain Foreign and Local Partygoers in Violation of Lockdown Restrictions

Police in Vientiane Capital have apprehended foreign and local residents in violation of the Mayor's lockdown order. According to a report by Vientiane Security News,...

Deputy Mayor Confirms New Lockdown Measures for Vientiane Capital

Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Captial, Phouvong Vongkhamsao, spoke during today's announcement by the National Taskforce regarding the reinstatement of lockdown measures in the nation's...

Garment Factory Outbreaks See Covid-19 Spread in Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed 371 cases of Covid-19 today, with community spread continuing in Vientiane Capital. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Vientiane Capital Requests Urgent Lockdown

The office of the Mayor of Vientiane Capital requested authorization from the Deputy Prime Minister today to reinstate lockdown across several districts in the...

Laos to Vaccinate Pregnant Women Against Covid-19

The Lao Ministry of Health has issued a notice stating it has authorized Covid-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and 17-year-old children. The Minister of Health...