The Vice Mayor of Vientiane, Mr Phouvong Vongkhamsao, Deputy Minister of Health Dr Aphone Vixathep and other officials on Wednesday attend an event at the Eye Care and Treatment Centre in Vientiane to mark World Sight Day.         --Photo Pasaxon

Members of the Laos-South Korea Friendship Association (LKFA) and the Korea-Laos Friendship Association (KLFA) hold their 14th Joint Meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on October 23, committing to a new level of cooperation after a year of successful collaboration that delivered US$129,970 in aid for development projects in Laos, mostly in the fields of education and health. The meeting, co-chaired by LKFA President Mr Khamsouay Keodala Vong and KLFA President Mr Oh Myung Hwan, also saw the Lao government honour Korean executives with Friendship Medals for their contributions.

Xiengkhouang authorities on Wednesday deliver clothing, household items, 240 zinc sheets, nails and other items worth over 24 million kip to Phoukafe village authorities in Khoun district for distribution to families who suffered losses and property damage during storms last month. Provincial authorities also gave financial donations to the families of two people who died during flooding.                                 --Photo Pathetlao

Xanasomboun district health officials in Champasak province on Tuesday immunise children in Phatthanasonephak village against common diseases, as part on an ongoing drive to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.      --Photo Champamai newspaper