Health & Environment

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys nationwide after authorities warned that some may contain hazardous chemicals that pose health risks, particularly to children. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued the order on 28 July, instructing provincial industry and commerce departments across...

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...

Former MRC Chief Anoulak Kittikhoun Named First Lao Head of Mekong Institute

Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive...

Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls

Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the quality of...

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...

Vietnam and Laos Provide Free-of-charge Cataract Surgery

Vietnamese and Lao ophthalmologists provided free-of-charge cataract surgery in Laos from November 13 to 16 to assist poor patients in the country in regaining...

Deputy PM Pushes for Speedy Mother and Child Health Improvements

Deputy Prime Minister has called on the Ministry of Health to speed up improvements to health services for mothers and their children especially at...

Water Supplies and Sanitation Aiming for Sustainability

The specific goal of the Lao water supply and sanitation sector is focusing on safety, stability and sustainability to improve people's living condition and...