Loas: Death toll and cases from dengue fever rising


VIENTIANE, July 27 (Xinhua): Laos Ministry of Health reported 115 more confirmed cases of dengue fever and one new death from the disease.

Some 3,799 people has been diagnosed with dengue fever and nine deaths were recorded, Deputy Director General of the Department of Communicable Diseases Control under Lao Ministry of Health, Sisavath Soutthaniraxay, told a press conference in Lao capital Vientiane on Monday.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Laos , Dengue Fever , Cases Rising , Govt , Focus On Fight

Next In Aseanplus News

‘A slap in the face’: some US farmers unhappy with Trump’s US$12 billion bailout
Fill US Arctic affairs post to halt China and Russia’s rise, senior Democrat urges Rubio
Thailand confirms first civilian killed in week of Cambodia fighting
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Dec 14, 2025)
Eight killed and four injured in brake failure crash in central Philippines
Indonesia flood death toll tops 1,000 as Prabowo vows to rebuild
44 taken to hospital after two double-decker buses collide in Singapore's Jurong West; LTA probing incident
No peace in sight as Thailand now considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as border conflict escalates
After fleeing fighting, Cambodian woman fears giving birth in border camp
Hamas confirms death of senior commander in Israeli strike on Gaza

Others Also Read