Flood & Health Services: Heavy rain is continuing to batter Laos, with warnings of flash floods and landslides across multiple provinces; in Khammuan, prolonged downpours have already flooded temples, health centers, hospitals, farmland and homes, affecting thousands of families and damaging roads and bridges. Local Disaster Response: In Savannakhet’s Xayboury District, officials inspected flood damage along the Xe/Sé Bang Fai River, delivered relief supplies, and handed over emergency funds, with flooding reported across dozens of villages and impacts to farmland, fishponds, schools and homes. Inclusive Health Access: Laos marked the Inclusion Champion Awards 2026 in Vientiane, spotlighting “Inclusive Community Health” and recognizing groups working to improve access to services for people facing barriers such as disability, ethnicity, and social or health status. Cross-Border Health Cooperation: Bangladesh and Laos agreed to expand cooperation that includes healthcare alongside trade, ICT, consular work and labor recruitment, signaling more regional coordination on people-to-people and public services. Regional Health Training Link: Vietnam Military Medical University reports long-running training support for Lao military medical personnel, including doctors and specialist physicians, strengthening capacity for healthcare delivery. Public Health Risk Context: While not Laos-specific, Indonesia’s earthquake response highlights how disasters can disrupt healthcare centres and education facilities—an important reminder for Laos’ own flood preparedness and continuity planning.