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Health & Environment

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

ASEAN-Mekong Water Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Vientiane

On 18 September, 250 participants, including ministerial delegations and high-ranking officials from ASEAN member...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Vientiane, Luang Prabang Face Growing Flood Threat as Rescue Efforts Ramp Up in Northern Laos

Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang are bracing for several consecutive days of heavy rain...

Critical Flood Warnings in Northern Laos: Relief Teams Mobilize, Donations Needed

In response to the severe flooding affecting northern Laos, the Natural Disaster Monitoring Committee...

Pfizer Jabs Set to Begin Next Week in Vientiane

Laos is to roll out its Pfizer vaccinations to the elderly and those with underlying conditions in Vientiane next week. According to a report...

Japanese PM Makes USD 1 Billion Commitment to Vaccine Provision for Developing Countries

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide co-hosted a virtual COVAX AMC Summit meeting on 2 June with Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, Gavi Board Chair. This Summit...

Laos Eases Toughest Lockdown Measures, Red Zones Remain

The Prime Minister’s Office has issued a notice regarding the gradual easing of certain lockdown measures in Laos. The notice, effective from 5-19 June, outlines a...

Laos Confirms Nine Cases of Covid-19 on Final Day of Lockdown

Laos has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19 on the final day of the country’s lockdown order. Dr. Phonepaseuth Sayamongkoune lead the daily briefing by the...

Laos Confirms Nine Cases of Covid-19 as End of Lockdown Looms

Laos has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19 as a downward trend in infections continues on the penultimate day of the country's lockdown order. Dr....

Shipment of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines from COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

The Pfizer BioNTech vaccines will be used to protect more than 50,000 people above 60 years and those with underlying health conditions. Laos today received...