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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...

Laos Records Record Number of Cases, Over 200 in Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed a record 467 cases of Covid-19 today, with community spread worsening across the nation. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...

Laos to Vaccinate Final Year Secondary School Students

The Lao Ministry of Health has officially approved vaccinations for people aged 17 years and above under certain conditions. A notice authorizing the vaccines was...

Detainee Infected with Covid-19 On The Run in Luang Prabang

A prisoner undergoing treatment for Covid-19 has fled from hospital in Luang Prabang province. According to a notice issued by the Luang Prabang Detention and...

Vientiane Capital Bans Travel to Provinces with Severe Covid-19 Outbreaks

Vientiane Capital has issued a notice restricting interprovincial travel, with those entering the capital from certain provinces now required to undergo a 14-day quarantine. According...

Laos Records Over 200 Cases of Community Spread of Covid-19

The Covid Taskforce reported that 4,690 tests were conducted over the last 24 hours, with 288 new cases of Covid-19 recorded. The country saw 219...

Khammouane Goes Into Full Lockdown with Range of New Penalties for Violators

Khammouane Province has imposed stringent lockdown restrictions with heavy fines against violators as the province tries to control the worsening community spread of Covid-19. According...