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Health & Environment

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 could generate USD 31.2 million in economic benefits for Laos over the next five years. According to the Value of Vision report, investing in eye health provides some of the highest economic and social returns for...

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,...

“Sharing New Life” Campaign Launched to Support Maternal, Newborn Health

Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have launched a new campaign turning...

Vientiane Authorities Ground Boats Along Mekong River

Authorities in Vientiane Capital are stepping up efforts to closely monitor illegal border crossings along the Mekong River and have prohibited the use of...

Two New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos Involving Illegal Entrants

Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19 today involving illegal entries from Thailand. According to a statement issued by the National Taskforce Committee for...

Prime Minister of Laos Urges Strict Compliance with Covid-19 Measures

The Prime Minister of Laos has urged residents to strictly comply with Covid-19 prevention and control measures following nine more new cases of Covid-19...

Four New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos Today

Four new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Laos today, with all cases concerning Lao migrant workers returning home from Thailand. The announcement was...

Laos Confirms 54th Case of Covid-19 Following Illegal Border Crossing

Salavanh and Savannakhet provinces are on high alert following a new case of Covid-19 after a man and a woman illegally crossed the border...

Laos Reiterates New Covid Measures, Confirms New Case

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has confirmed one new case of Covid-19 in the country, and also reiterated new measures for...