March 9, 2026 VIENTIANE – The Ministry of Health, with support from UNICEF and WHO, on March 3 launched the National Polio Supplementary Immunisation Activity in Vientiane to ensure that every eligible child receives the vaccine. The vaccination drive reaffirms Laos’ commitment to protect every child from polio and strengthen the country’s immunisation system. Polio … Read more
February 4, 2026 VIENTIANE – Luang Prabang has reinforced its position as a regional leader in sustainable tourism, securing 21 awards at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu city, the Philippines. The honours include the ASEAN Clean Tourist award and the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism award for the Luang Prabang National Museum, as well as … Read more
Laos Takes Aim at Declining Immunization Rates with Text Message Reminders Laos is on a mission to boost childhood immunization rates, launching a pilot program that leverages the power of technology to stay ahead of a worrisome trend: declining vaccination rates as children age. The program, running for 12 months with the backing of global … Read more
Title: Joint Effort to Prevent Polio Outbreak in Laos: Ministry of Health and Nihon Reuse System Co., Ltd. Partner Date: January 27, 2025 Vientiane – The Ministry of… The post Laos and Japan Partner for Polio Vaccination appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
January 27, 2025 VIENTIANE – ASEAN countries welcomed more than 123 million foreign tourists last year, an increase of 30.6 percent compared to 2023. The increase is attributed to the introduction of travel incentives, such as easier visa rules and the development of new tourism products. The encouraging figure was reported at the ASEAN Tourism … Read more
January 27, 2025 VIENTIANE – The Ministry of Health and a Japanese company will partner in the provision of polio vaccinations in continued efforts to prevent an outbreak of polio in Laos. This will be supported by funding under the Polio Vaccine Procurement Budget, which was agreed to by the Lao Ministry of Health and … Read more