The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising concerns among residents who noticed the unusual change despite no reported rainfall.
The river is normally clear, and the absence of rain has left residents questioning what caused the discoloration. However, the cause has not been...
The Lao Ministry of Health is ramping up efforts to wipe out schistosomiasis, a water-borne parasite that affects thousands of people living in riverside...
On 28 January, the Lao government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held an annual review and planning meeting, sharing progress in the...
Busadee Santipitaks has officially taken on her role as the first female and fourth Riparian Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission (MRC)...
Dubbed the “heroes in pink," Souksavanh Paserthsak has witnessed first-hand how midwives have evolved to save lives and support rights in Laos.
As deputy director...
