Dengue Fever Infections in Laos Rises
A rising number of Dengue infections on the first quarter of the year alarms the health ministry.
Read moreA rising number of Dengue infections on the first quarter of the year alarms the health ministry.
Read moreThe hospital reports that they are focusing in improving their service as government recommend them to become self-reliant institution.
Read moreMOH discovered high levels of formalin (formaldehyde in liquid form) that had contaminated animal products at several locations.
Read moreLaos reported 32,364 cases of dengue fever in 2022, a significant increase from 1,400 cases in 2021
Read moreAlthough 72 percent of the population have had two Covid vaccinations, only 14 percent have had a booster dose, the Ministry of Health has revealed.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreAll sectors of society and government need to assist, lead and cooperate in preventing and combatting dengue fever using standard control measures.
Read moreA 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
Read moreFourth Covid-19 vaccinations will be offered to frontline workers, people with immunodeficiency or chronic disease, and people over the age of 60.
Read moreThe government will begin a nationwide rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 to 11 next month, so that schools can reopen safely.
Read moreSeoul 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).
Read moreA total of 64.5 percent of adults in Laos have now been vaccinated against Covid-19
Read moreLaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry
Read moreRumours 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.
Read moreThe highest number of 1,457 dengue patients were recorded in the Lao capital Vientiane
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreLaos has reported no new Covid-19 case for more than 50 days but it still has plenty to handle with dengue fever.
Read moreDespite 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
Read moreThe Lao government aims to increase the use of modern contraceptives to 65 percent of the population by 2020, according to …
Read moreAs 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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