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Thailand Classifies Cannabis Flowers as Controlled Substance for Medical Use Only

On 24 June, the Thai Ministry of Public Health officially announced a new regulation that classifies cannabis flowers as a controlled herbal substance, aiming to prevent misuse and strengthen legal oversight.  The announcement came after a 25-day public consultation period that ran from 22 May to 15 June, during which...

Toxic Thailand Rivers Pinned on Myanmar Mines

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee and Sally Jensen/AFP - A sprawling new mine is gouged into...

Indonesia Province Pushes Vasectomies to Curb Poverty Amid Regional Population Shift

Late April, Indonesia’s West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi announced a birth control initiative encouraging...

Laos Celebrates International Day of the Midwife with Renewed Commitment to Maternal Health

On 18 June, Laos joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of...

Save the Children Expands Mosquito Control Efforts Ahead of ASEAN Dengue Day

In commemoration of ASEAN Dengue Day on 15 June, Save the Children International in...

Ministry Warns of Norovirus and HMPV, Urges Caution in Vientiane Capital

The Lao Ministry of Health warned residents of Vientiane Capital of a series of respiratory diseases that normally come along with the cold season,...

Ministry of Health pilots text message vaccine reminders for childhood immunizations

On 30 January, the Ministry of Health celebrated the start of a 12-month pilot that will see text message (SMS) reminders sent to parents...

Heroes in Pink: Celebrating the Legacy, Future of Midwifery in Laos

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...

Laos Launches New Initiative to Preserve, Enhance Traditional Medicine Production

On 20 January, the Institute of Medicine and Traditional Medicine under the Ministry of Health signed a new agreement with the Chanthabouly District Young...

Laos Faces Severe Blood Shortage as Only Five Provinces Meet Donation Targets

Laos has long been grappling with a blood donation shortage. In 2024, several provincial branches of the Lao Red Cross failed to meet their...

New Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Vientiane 40 Percent Complete

Construction of a new treatment and rehabilitation centre for individuals with addiction to illegal substances in Phonhong district, Vientiane province, is now 40 percent...