Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases reported in Savannakhet Province, prompting an urgent nationwide vaccination campaign.
The Ministry of Health said the cases involved a three-year-old boy from Nathong village, who developed paralysis in June, and two girls, aged one and three,...
Plastic has revolutionized our lives, offering convenience and durability. However, its ever-growing presence is choking our environment and threatening public health.
The United Nations Environment...
In a move to combat climate change, the Lao government, in partnership with AIDC Green Forest, is launching a forest carbon credit initiative (REDD+)...
As per the initial announcement by the Water Supply State Enterprise Luang Prabang, the Namkhan water factory in Phanom village will undergo a temporary...
Many households in Vientiane Capital are currently grappling with water supply-related issues, including outages and low pressure. The problem stems from technical difficulties with...
Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem
Right now, around the world, millions of lives are in the hands of midwives. Whether they are wading...