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Health & Environment

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is now turning its focus to urban water access, positioning it as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Urban Water Access Expansion The 2026–2030 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Development Plan aims to...

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...

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,...

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...

Laos Confirms 274 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 274 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,283. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by the...

Heavy Rain Forecast For Parts of Laos This Week

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for some parts of the country this week with floods and landslides expected to occur. The Department of Meteorology...