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Health & Environment

Xesap Area Named National Park to Boost Conservation

A new decree has upgraded the Xesap protected area in Salavanh and Sekong provinces to national park status. This change aims to protect the rich biodiversity of the Annamite mountain range and contribute to global conservation goals. The park now covers 202,300 hectares, incorporating the 49,000-hectare Pale area, which is...

USAID Pledges USD 15 Million to Aid Persons with Disabilities in Laos

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is set to provide Laos with...

EU, ASEAN Team Up in Education to Address Global Challenges

In a landmark discussion hosted by the European Union (EU), ASEAN, and leading scholars...

Vientiane Steps Up Efforts to Protect Phou Phanang Conservation Area

Vientiane authorities are intensifying efforts to re-designate the Phou Phanang National Conservation Area to...

Vientiane Capital to Tackle Persistent Flooding Issues

In response to the persistent flooding in Vientiane Capital during the yearly rainy season,...

Testing Error Causes Inflated Covid-19 Case Numbers in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has said that due to a miscalculation of test samples, the number of total cases in...

Laos Confirms 26 New Cases of Covid-19 Across Six Provinces

Laos has confirmed 26 new cases of Covid-19 across six provinces around the country today. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by the National Taskforce...

Fully Vaccinated Woman Tests Positive for Covid-19 in Laos

A woman in Vientiane Capital has been confirmed as the first person in Laos to test positive for Covid-19 after receiving two doses of...

Laos Records Only Imported Cases As Downward Trend Continues

Laos has confirmed 14 new cases of Covid-19, with all cases being imported cases rather than community spread. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay lead the daily briefing...

Residents Voice Concern Over Mishandling of Pfizer Vaccinations

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed dissatisfaction with the rollout of Pfizer vaccines after some members of priority groups missed out on vaccines. Pfizer vaccines...

Laos Confirms Four New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed four new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,080. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by the National...