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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 Reaches More Than 10,000 Total Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 198 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,092. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the announcement...

Laos Confirms 226 New Cases, Bringing Total to Almost 10,000

Laos has announced 226 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 9,894. Representing the National Taskforce, Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao reported in the...

Pakse City Locks Down After New Covid-19 Cases

The Deputy Provincial Governor of Champasack Province has issued a lockdown order across Pakse City from 14 to 20 August. The city of Pakse recorded...

Laos Confirms 305 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 305 new cases of Covid-19 across the country, bringing the total number of cases to 9,668. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the announcement...

Covid Patient Flees Hospital in Khammouane Province

A woman who fled a field hospital in Khammouane Province has since returned to receive treatment. The woman, who had tested positive for Covid-19, left...

Sekong Locks Down Four Districts After New Covid-19 Case

Sekong authorities have placed four districts under lockdown including Lamam, Thateng, Kaleum, and Dakcheung, following one new case of Covid-19 recorded in the province...