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Health & Environment

Laos, China Collaborate on Traditional Medicine, Cancer Treatment

Laos and China have deepened their cooperation in traditional medicine, focusing on medical plant cultivation, research, and innovative treatments to enhance healthcare services in Laos. On 18 October, a formal agreement was signed in Vientiane between three parties, including Khampheng Phongluxa, Director General of the Lao Tropical and Public Health...

Authorities Crack Down on Contaminated Seafood in Khammouane

Inspections conducted by provincial authorities on 10-11 October revealed that seafood and frozen goods...

Vang Vieng to Undergo Major Urban Renewal with ADB Grant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided USD 1.8 million to support an urban...

New Building at Mahosot Hospital Opens, Marks Laos-China Cooperation Milestone

A ceremony to inaugurate the new building at Mahosot Hospital took place on 12...

Canadian Prime Minister Visits MRC, Marking Historic Milestone in Development Cooperation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada made an official visit to the Mekong River...

Hospitals Prepare to Treat New Year Road Accident Victims

Hospitals in Vientiane are making preparations to treat the expected influx of patients involved in road accidents over the New Year. Mittaphab, Setthathirath and Mahosot...

Ministry To Draft New Health Insurance Law

The Ministry of Health plans to introduce a Health Insurance Law to improve the healthcare system and ensure patients benefit as intended. It is expected...

Dirty Water Supply Draws Public Complaints

Householders in some areas of Vientiane have expressed concerns about red colored water when they turn on their taps, prompting questions about the quality...

Blood Transfusion Centre still Understocked

The Lao Red Cross National Blood Transfusion Centre is still unable to provide enough blood to meet demand because more and more is needed...

Patient Numbers at Public Hospitals Continue to Tumble

The number of patients checking in to receive advice and treatment at government hospitals continues to decline because healthcare services were lacking in quality. Minister...

PSI Provides US$2.4 Million to Fight Malaria

Population Services International to Laos (PSI) has agreed to provide over US$2.4 million for fiscal year 2017-2018 to strengthen the private health sector's capacity...