- Health ministry sets direction for Malaria Control Programme
The Ministry of Health has set a target to increase the annual malaria blood test rate by 7 percent in areas of known transmission and by 3 percent in areas that are largely free of malaria. . ...More>>>

- China helps upgrade hospital in northern Laos
VIENTIANE (Xinhua) -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday for the upgrading and renovation project of Luang Prabang hospital aided by China in the north of Laos. ...More>>>

- Phieng exceeds target of crop produce
Phieng district of Xayaboury province exceeded the target of crop production in 2022....More>>>

- Vientiane bans use of firecrackers, explosive objects
Vientiane authorities have banned the use of firecrackers and all other explosive devices, as well as the making of  excessive noise during any event....More>>>

- Conservationists mull sustainable use of natural resources
A committee comprising Lao government officials and development partners, whose goal is to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, met week last week in Vientiane to map out future actions for protecting Laos’ rich biodiversity. l....More>>>

- Xaysomboun plans visitor facilities at Phou Hua Lon mountain
Xaysomboun authorities plan to build visitors facilities at Phou Hua Lon mountain in Anouvong district, which has been referred to as little New Zealand because of its green rolling hills.....More>>>

- Compile written text on traditional medicine, health minister advises
Although the use of herbal remedies in Laos is commonplace, there is no official body of information about traditional medicine practices because these have not been written down, the health minister has said. ...More>>>