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Health & Environment

Laos Opens First Nutrition Training Center to Combat Child Undernutrition

The Lao government, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially launched the country’s first Maternal and Child Nutrition Training Center in Luang Namtha Province on 3 June, aiming to combat widespread child undernutrition and improve maternal health awareness. The center is designed to offer hands-on training...

Lao Coffee Cooperatives Take Top Honors at Bolaven Plateau Competition

The Nambeng Coffee Cooperative (NCC) and Bolaven Story Coffee have claimed top honors at...

Vientiane, Kunming Hospitals Partner to Boost Cardiac Care in Laos

On 26 May, Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane Capital renewed its partnership with Fuwai Cardiovascular...

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...

Laos Confirms 172 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 172 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,933. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the Covid...

Laos Records 15th Death From Covid-19

A man in Salavanh Province has become the country’s fifteenth death as a result of Covid-19. The 45-year-old from Namek Village, Khongsedon District, Salavanh Province,...

Laos Sees Higher Numbers of Local Cases Than Imported Cases

Laos has confirmed 146 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,605. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Laos Confirms 170 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,459. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Prime Minister’s Office Steps Up National Covid Restrictions for 15 Days

The government has extended Covid-19 restrictions and prevention measures for a further 15 days, with some stricter measures now in place as community spread...

Drug-Dependent People Receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

Vientiane Capital authorities will administer Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccinations to over a thousand persons with drug dependence. Authorities began administering doses of the Johnson...