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Health & Environment

Laos Moves Toward Large-Scale Rice Fortification to Fight Malnutrition

The Lao government has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Indian Government to prepare for the large-scale fortification of rice in a bid to reduce high rates of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. The initiative was introduced during the National Workshop on Fortification: Advancing Sustainable Nutrition...

Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power...

Laos Launches New Parenting Tool Application for Early Childhood Development

UNICEF - On 22 August, the Lao Women’s Union and United Nations Children's Fund...

On the Frontlines of Crisis: Why Health Workers Need Urgent Protection and Funding

On World Humanitarian Day, 19 August,  Pio Smith, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and...

Three Decades of Cooperation: South Korea Helps Transform Healthcare in Laos

On 14 August, to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations with Laos, the South...

Laos Borders Remain Closed to Foreign Visitors

The government of Laos has chosen to keep its borders closed to foreign visitors, with testing and medical certification required before travelers can exit...

Dengue Fever Cases Hit 3,089 in Laos

Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 3,089 since January, including eight deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health. Latsamy Vongkhamsao, Deputy Director-General...

Burmese Laborer Returning from Laos Tests Positive from Covid-19

A notice has been issued by the Bokeo Provincial Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control clarifying the situation regarding a Burmese national who returned...

Medical Certificates Now Compulsory for International Travel

The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has declared that all travelers, whether residents or Lao citizens, must carry a medical certificate...

4,061 Individuals Isolated Amid Covid-19 Concerns in Laos

Health officials in Laos announced on Monday that 4,061 individuals are being monitored under isolation across the country. The government of Laos continues to enforce...

Laos Further Relaxes Covid-19 Prevention Measures

A new government notice issued yesterday allows for the further easing of certain restrictions and Covid-19 prevention measures. Speaking on behalf of the National Task...