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 Confirms Five New Cases of Covid-19 as Downward Trend Continues

Laos has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 as the week begins. Dr. Phonepaseuth Sayamongkoune lead the daily announcement by the National Taskforce today, updating listeners...

Pfizer Jabs Set to Begin Next Week in Vientiane

Laos is to roll out its Pfizer vaccinations to the elderly and those with underlying conditions in Vientiane next week. According to a report...

Japanese PM Makes USD 1 Billion Commitment to Vaccine Provision for Developing Countries

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide co-hosted a virtual COVAX AMC Summit meeting on 2 June with Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, Gavi Board Chair. This Summit...

Laos Eases Toughest Lockdown Measures, Red Zones Remain

The Prime Minister’s Office has issued a notice regarding the gradual easing of certain lockdown measures in Laos. The notice, effective from 5-19 June, outlines a...

Laos Confirms Nine Cases of Covid-19 on Final Day of Lockdown

Laos has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19 on the final day of the country’s lockdown order. Dr. Phonepaseuth Sayamongkoune lead the daily briefing by the...

Laos Confirms Nine Cases of Covid-19 as End of Lockdown Looms

Laos has confirmed nine new cases of Covid-19 as a downward trend in infections continues on the penultimate day of the country's lockdown order. Dr....