(KPL) Over 20 people representing National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mothers and Children, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, and other line ministries met in Vientiane between Jan 20-23 to discuss the revision of the Guidelines of Reporting on Children issues.

(KPL) The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control confirmed one new case of Covid-19 infection today, Jan 25, with a total, accumulated since March 24, 2020, rising to 44.

(KPL) Australia Day, the 26th of January, provides the opportunity to celebrate all that is positive about Australia and the Australian way of life.

(KPL) Over 14.53 billion kip (US$15.6 million), including in cash and in kind, have been donated during the 11th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party by public organizations and business community to support the implementation of the 9th socio-economic development plan (2021-2025) of the government.

(KPL) The COVID-19 health crisis has affected all countries. Healthcare systems were not designed to deal with this unpredictable, large-scale health challenge, resulting in decreased access to health care, particularly for women and youth.

(KPL) The Government of Japan has provided grant assistance worth US$522,221 for two health projects in Xieng Khuang and Vientiane Provinces and three education projects in Luang Namtha, Oudomxay, and Xayabouly Provinces through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).

(KPL) The United States contributed 16 new 4x4 vehicles and 134 UXO detectors, worth more than USD$1 million at a handover ceremony held at the UXO Lao Training Centre in Vientiane on Jan 19, 2021.

(KPL) 2020 has been one of the most unusual years of our lifetime. The COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives like never before. The virus spread very quickly and crippled lives across the world.

(KPL) Japan’s Ambassador to the Lao PDR. TAKEWAKA Keizo handed over 30 patrol cars to Minister of Public Security Vilay Lakhamfong.

(KPL) The Ministry of Health and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lao PDR have partnered on the piloting of a quarantine center profile and occupant registry dashboard for stronger Covid-19 response.