Health & Environment

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 as continued heavy rain pushes several rivers  above danger levels, according to the Khammouane media on 12 August. The flood struck 206 villages and nearly 9,500 households across the central province in late July and early...

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...

Lao Government Suspends Mining Company Over River Pollution in Vang Vieng

The Lao government has ordered Daochalearn Mineral Processing Sole Co., Ltd. to immediately suspend...

Laos Only ASEAN Country With Zero Covid Deaths

Laos has become the only country in ASEAN with zero deaths attributed to the Covid-19 coronavirus. Until last week, Cambodia and Laos had each recorded...

Laos Authorities Adjust Covid-19 Test Fees

Authorities have updated the fee structure for Covid-19 testing in Laos for both Lao citizens and foreigners, with tests ranging from LAK 50,000 to...

COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped by COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),...

Ministry Monitors Air Pollution Levels, Luang Prabang Exceeds Safe Limit

The Lao government is closely monitoring air quality across the country as pollution levels rise, causing health concerns. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment...

Laos Vaccinates Over 40,000 People Against Covid-19

Over 40,000 medical personnel and individuals in at-risk groups across the country have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccinations. According to a report by...

Lao Authorities Trial Covid-19 Insurance and Health Tracking Devices

Authorities have begun trialing Covid-19 insurance and health tracking devices for foreign citizens entering Laos. According to a notice issued by the National Taskforce for...