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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...

Laos Extends Covid-19 Restriction Measures for 11th Time

The Government of Laos has announced an extension of Covid-19 restriction measures for a further two weeks. Government Spokesperson and Minister to the Prime Minister’s...

SCALING Project Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Villages Across Laos

The Sustainable Change Achieved through Linking Improved Nutrition and Governance (SCALING) project aims to improve food and nutrition security in 420 villages in 14...

Laos Sees Fewer Cases Of Covid-19 Today, One New Death in Vientiane

Laos has recorded fewer cases of community spread of Covid-19 today across every province, however, another new death has been confirmed. The National Taskforce for...

Republic of Korea Continues Food Support for Returning Migrant Workers in Quarantine

The Government of the Republic of Korea announced its support to the Ministry of Health and the World Food Programme (WFP) to continue providing...

Over 480 Families Affected by Floods in Kenthao District, Xayaboury

Villages in Kenthao District, Xayaboury Province have suffered severe flooding after days of heavy rain. According to a report by KPL, over 480 families in...

Factory Outbreaks Continue in Laos, New Death Confirmed

Laos has recorded more cases of community spread of Covid-19 across several provinces today, with a new death confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...