Health & Environment

Laos Gives Unlicensed Beauty Clinics Until November to Obtain Permits Amid Weak Oversight Concerns

The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to obtain official permits by 30 November, but the directive has raised questions over its delayed public release and how authorities will enforce the deadline. The Ministry issued the directive on 29 May but did not publicize...

Flooding Hits Over 60,000 in Khammouane as Rivers Rise Above Danger Levels

Flooding has affected more than 60,000 people across all 10 districts of Khammouane province...

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...

Laos Eyes State Fuel Stations as Future EV Charging Hubs

Laos is exploring plans to turn state-owned fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging...

Laos Records Only Imported Cases As Downward Trend Continues

Laos has confirmed 14 new cases of Covid-19, with all cases being imported cases rather than community spread. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay lead the daily briefing...

Residents Voice Concern Over Mishandling of Pfizer Vaccinations

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed dissatisfaction with the rollout of Pfizer vaccines after some members of priority groups missed out on vaccines. Pfizer vaccines...

Laos Confirms Four New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed four new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,080. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by the National...

Invasive Disease and Illness Linked to Consumption of Raw Freshwater Fish in Southeast Asia

The consumption of raw freshwater fish, a staple diet for millions of people in many parts of Southeast Asia, is coming under closer scrutiny...

Laos Confirms Nine New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19 today, including six cases of community spread in Vientiane Capital. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay lead the daily briefing by the...

United States Announces Plan To Share 55 Million Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines

The United States has announced a plan to distribute 55 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to a number of countries across Asia, including Laos. The...