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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,...

Authorities Address Lockdown Rumors as Laos Confirms 60 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 60 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,026. Following 1,463 in the last 24...

Lao Police Confirm Case 59 in Custody, Will Face Legal Action

Police in Laos have confirmed that Ms. Monemina (Tyna), or Case 59, has been taken into custody after leaving hospital. Lieutenant Colonel Vilaphone Phayboun, Head...

Laos Confirms 33 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 33 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 966. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun, Deputy Director-General of...

Laos to Prosecute Thai Covid Patient After Discharge from Hospital

Authorities in Laos will pursue legal action against a Thai national for illegally crossing the Mekong River into Laos after he is discharged from...

Bokeo Sees Spike as Laos Confirms 112 New Cases of Covid-19

Bokeo has reported 60 cases following an outbreak in the province as Laos confirms 112 new cases of Covid-19. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Confirms 64 New Cases of Covid-19, Total Now 821

Laos has confirmed 64 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 821. According to the daily announcement...