President of the Champasak Provincial People's Council, Mr Alounxay Sounnalath, and his staff on Tuesday meet with officials from the Ministry of Health to discuss regulations concerning alcoholic beverages and the improvement of medical services in the south of Laos.      --Photo Pathetlao

Mahosot Hospital staff on Tuesday give a hygiene lesson to children from Thatkhao village primary school. The event was organised by the hospital to mark Nurses Day and ensure that children are aware of good hygiene practices to prevent illness. Nurses demonstrated the best ways to wash hands, keep mouths clean, and cut nails. --Photo Centre of Information and Education for Health

Officials from the Agriculture Department, Vientiane Agriculture and Environment Department, Sikhottabong district agriculture and environment office, and the Lao-Aussie Fresh Market in Sikhottabong district on Wednesday begin testing fruit and vegetables for pesticide residues, aiming to build consumers’ confidence in the fresh produce sold at the market.     --Photo Vientiane Mai

Former students of Khong Secondary School in Khong district, Champasak province, on Tuesday give a cash donation to help finance repairs to the school, along with educational and sports equipment. The cost of ongoing repairs is estimated at about 100 million kip. The school currently has 330 students and 20 teachers. --Photo Pathetlao