Dengue Fever Infections in Laos Rises
A rising number of Dengue infections on the first quarter of the year alarms the health ministry.
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Lao Ministry of Health (MoH)
Setthathirath Hospital Reports Strong Progress in Personnel Development
The hospital reports that they are focusing in improving their service as government recommend them to become self-reliant institution.
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Laos Health Officials Find Formalin in Food Products at Luang Prabang Markets
MOH discovered high levels of formalin (formaldehyde in liquid form) that had contaminated animal products at several locations.
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Laos Sees Sharp Rise In Dengue Fever Cases In 2022
Laos reported 32,364 cases of dengue fever in 2022, a significant increase from 1,400 cases in 2021
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Health Ministry Admits Low Uptake Of Covid Booster Shots
Although 72 percent of the population have had two Covid vaccinations, only 14 percent have had a booster dose, the Ministry of Health has revealed.
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21 Dead, Over 26,000 Infected With Dengue In Laos Since January
The 21 deaths included six in Attapeu, five in Vientiane, three each in Luang Namtha and Saravan, two in Xieng Khuang, and one each in Sekong and Oudomxay province.
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Vientiane City At High Risk Of Widespread Dengue Outbreak
On August 7, the Centre of Information and Education for Health, under the Ministry of Health, reported that 15,661 people had contracted dengue fever so far this year and 16 people are known to have died from the virus.
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Laos Health Ministry Sets Dengue Control Campaign As Top Priority As Cases Are Rising Fast In Country
All sectors of society and government need to assist, lead and cooperate in preventing and combatting dengue fever using standard control measures.
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Almost 100 Percent Vaccination Coverage In Tourism Zones
A total of 99.67 percent of people living in areas of the country designated by the government as Tourism Green Zones have been vaccinated against Covid
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Laos’ Health Ministry To Roll Out Second Round Of Covid-19 Booster Shots
Fourth Covid-19 vaccinations will be offered to frontline workers, people with immunodeficiency or chronic disease, and people over the age of 60.
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Health Ministry To Vaccinate Children Aged 6-11
The government will begin a nationwide rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 to 11 next month, so that schools can reopen safely.
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Laos To Have First University Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) of the Republic of Korea has agreed to advise the Ministry of Health on the construction of a hospital under the University of Health Sciences (UHS-Laos).
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64.5 Percent Of Adults Now Vaccinated Against Covid
A total of 64.5 percent of adults in Laos have now been vaccinated against Covid-19
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LaoSafe To Drive Improvements In Health And Hygiene Practices
LaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry
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Social Media Rumours Harming National Vaccination Campaign
Rumours about the death of an infant after being immunised against measles-rubella and polio have been cited as one reason why the nation’s vaccination campaign is not achieving the desired results this year.
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Dengue Cases In Laos Reach 6,203
The highest number of 1,457 dengue patients were recorded in the Lao capital Vientiane
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Laos Records 142 New Cases Of Dengue Fever
The Lao Ministry of Health on Saturday reported 142 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total number of infections to 5,923, and 11 deaths were recorded.
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No Troubles With Covid-19 But Laos Reports 48 More Cases Of Dengue Fever
Laos has reported no new Covid-19 case for more than 50 days but it still has plenty to handle with dengue fever.
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Lao Health System Continues To Offer Immunization Services Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the arrival of COVID-19 in the Lao PDR last month, the health system here is continuing to provide essential health services – and in particular immunization
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Lao Gov’t To Push For Use Of Contraceptives, Reduce Adolescent Pregnancies
The Lao government aims to increase the use of modern contraceptives to 65 percent of the population by 2020, according to …
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Cigarettes Must Bear Health Warning Labels In Laos From May
As of May 1, all cigarette products of all brands, either domestically made or imported for commercial purposes in Laos, must be affixed with health warnings covering 75 percent of the packaging.
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