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Health & Environment

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is now turning its focus to urban water access, positioning it as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Urban Water Access Expansion The 2026–2030 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Development Plan aims to...

World Sight Day 2025: Investing in Eye Health Could Bring USD 31.2 Million Benefit to Laos Over the Next Five Years

A recent study revealed that an investment of USD 2.12 million in eye health...

Laos Reports Over 9,400 Dengue Fever Cases in the First Nine Months of 2025

Dengue fever continues to challenge communities across Laos, with 9,408 infections and one death...

Rising HIV Infections Among Youth in First Half of 2025 Highlight Ongoing Health Challenge

More than 1,100 people in Laos were newly infected with HIV in the first...

Lao Prime Minister Visits US to Strengthen Economic Ties, Seek Tariff Reductions

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone concluded a high-level working visit to Washington D.C., United States,...

Laos Grapples with Surge in Abandoned Infants Amid Economic Turmoil

Laos is grappling with a concerning rise in baby abandonment cases, with two incidents reported this month igniting public outrage and shedding light on...

New Protection Centers Opened in Laos for Survivors of Violence

New centers for survivors of violence opened in Bolikhamxay and Champasack provinces. These two new "Counseling and Protection Centers for Women and Children" are...

Landmark Partnership Propels Laos Towards Greener Future

The Central Bank of Laos (BOL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) inked an agreement on 12 December to boost their partnership in promoting...

UK, Australia Boost Laos’ Green Energy with Floating Solar Workshop

Laos, with support from the British and Australian governments, is gearing up to boost its renewable energy initiatives after a three-day workshop focusing on...

Xieng Khouang Pioneers Tech Revolution in Reproductive Health

In a move to reduce maternal death and ensure thorough prenatal care, Laos' northern province of Xieng Khouang, traditionally distant from technological advancements, is...

Laos Joins Global Call for Action on Climate, Health Issues at COP28

Laos has joined 122 other countries in endorsing the Declaration on Climate and Health (COP28) at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the...