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...

Tropical Storm Saudel to Hit Southern Laos on Sunday

Tropical storm Saudel could hit southern Laos on Sunday as it makes its way from Danang, Vietnam. According to a report by CNA News, tropical...

Authorities: No Need to Panic About African Swine Fever

An outbreak of African Swine Fever has swept through seven provinces in northern Laos, while authorities have urged the public not to panic. According to...

Laos Confirms 24th Case of Covid-19

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed its 24th case of Covid-19 today. According to a statement by...

Laos Confirms Over 7,000 Cases of Dengue Fever

Laos has confirmed over 7,321 cases of dengue fever since January, including twelve deaths. The Lao Ministry of Health has reported that the country has...

Laos to Allow Some International Arrivals to Self-Isolate at Home

The National TaskForce has set new quarantine measures for travelers arriving from countries free of Covid-19, allowing some to self-isolate at home. According to a...

Laos in Talks to Trial Russian Covid Vaccine

Laos has held talks with Russia regarding plans to trial the Russian-made “Sputnik V” vaccine against the Covid-19 virus. According to a report in Lao...