Health & Environment

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and arrested a suspect in Luang Prabang as part of an ongoing crackdown on wildlife trafficking. On 30 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network searched a property in Sangkhalok village, Luang Prabang, on suspicion of illegally trading...

China-Laos Low-Carbon Project Expected to Cut Emissions by More Than 1,200 Tons Annually

The Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than...

First Floods Hit Northern Laos After Heavy Rains

Heavy rain triggered the first reported floods of Laos' 2026 rainy season, sending floodwaters...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...

Diabetes on the Increase in Laos

The number of patients seeking treatment at Setthathirath Hospital is on the rise, especially among people who are poorly informed about how to stay...

Free HIV/AIDS Treatment Centre Opens in Vientiane

The Ministry of Health recently opened a new unit to treat people living with HIV/AIDS at Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane. The unit comprises patients' rooms,...

HIV Prevention Project Underway in Champassak

The Integrated Development Project for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS has launched in Champassak province to prevent the risk of human exploitation and trafficking and...

Laos Orders Factory to Stop Recycling Spent Beer Malt Over Pollution Concerns

The Lao government ordered a factory in the capital Vientiane that recycles 80 tons of spent beer malt a day to shut down after...

Laos Vows To Cooperate With Other ASEAN Countries To Monitor Zika Infection

VIENTIANE -- The Lao government will continue to collaborate with other ASEAN countries to monitor global and regional situation concerning Zika virus infection, China's...

Foreign Investors Inject More Interest into Private Hospitals

More foreign investors are interested in opening private hospitals in the country in response to growing patient demand for high quality health services. Foreign investors...