AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug Control: Lao authorities burned nearly 3.9 tonnes of seized drugs, including methamphetamine, heroin and ketamine, for National Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking. Clinic Oversight: The Health Ministry found 183 beauty centers performing medical procedures without licences and ordered nationwide re-inspections; only 46 private hospitals, 23 treatment centers and 2,076 clinics are currently listed as legal. Neonatal Care: Lao neonatal health specialists received training in Türkiye. Travel Safety: The parents of an Australian teenager who died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng urged students to take care with alcohol, keeping attention on a serious risk for visitors. Water Safety: Arsenic levels in the Mekong in Bokeo and Luang Prabang remain below standards, according to reported testing.
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