General5/13/2025 2:25:24 PM
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Promotion of Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights through New Mechanisms was signed on May 12 in Vientiane. The agreement was made between the Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion and the Promotion of Family Health Association (PFHA).
General5/13/2025 12:54:15 PM
The National Blood Transfusion Center of the Lao Red Cross commemorated World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day and the 162nd anniversary of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with a large-scale blood donation event under the theme “Support Humanitarian Work.” Held at Lao-ITECC in Vientiane Capital, the event attracted participation from government officials, military and police personnel, teachers, students, and members of the public.
General5/12/2025 2:20:59 PM
A consultative meeting was recently held in Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province, to review and refine the draft Law on Cybersecurity. The session was chaired by Mr. Suvone Luangboumy, Vice President of the National Assembly, and attended by the drafting committee along with relevant stakeholders.
General5/12/2025 12:37:34 PM
The Lao PDR and Switzerland reaffirmed their strong partnership in advancing dam safety through the successful convening of the Steering Committee (SC) meeting for the Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA) project, held on May 8 in Vientiane.
General5/10/2025 2:15:00 PM
In a show of solidarity and enduring friendship, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) hosted a live broadcast of the Victory Day Parade held in Moscow, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War of Russia.
The event took place at the National Culture Hall in Vientiane on May 9.
General5/9/2025 10:48:41 PM
The Lao PDR has taken a significant step toward developing a National One Health Action Plan with the successful conclusion of the One Health Situational Analysis Workshop held from April 28-30 in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province The workshop, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, brought together key stakeholders to assess the country’s One Health progress and identify future priorities.
General5/9/2025 7:37:33 PM
Today, on the International Day of the Midwife, we come together to acknowledge, recognise and pay tribute to the critical role of midwives in crises and their contribution to ending preventable maternal and newborn mortality, addressing unmet need for family planning and supporting women and girls sexual and reproductive health needs.
