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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,...

New Species of Lizard Discovered in Central Laos

A new study published on 10 October revealed the existence of a new dragon-like lizard species in Laos, sparking the interest of environmentalists and...

Laos Eradicates Elephantiasis as Public Health Problem

Laos marked another milestone in public health on 16 October as the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the complete eradication of lymphatic filariasis...

The EU, ASEAN Marks the Start of Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 Through Fun Run, Walk, Cycling Event in Jakarta

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, Sujiro Seam; the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, Ekkaphab Phanthavong; and the Ambassador/Permanent...

USAID Okard Celebrates Success in Promoting Disability-Inclusive Development in Laos

On 11-13 October, Acting USAID Country Representative to Laos Kevin Smith and Deputy Director General of the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with...

World Food Day 2023 Celebrates Earth’s Most Important Resource: Water

Op-ed By Dr. QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) This year’s World Food Day celebrates one of...

Lao Government Unveils Plan to Revamp Road No.13 in Xaythany District

The Lao government has announced a comprehensive plan to address the deteriorating state of Road No. 13 in Vientiane Capital's Xaythany district, in response...