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Regulation & Patient Safety: Laos’ Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities to get official permits by 30 November, after the directive was published late (issued 29 May, posted 17 August). It targets clinics and centers offering procedures like surgery, injections, liposuction, piercing, acupuncture and stem-cell services, citing weak licensing, poor technical standards and misleading ads—raising questions about enforcement. Public Health & Climate Risk: Asia’s heatwave is being linked to a “super” El Niño, with record temperatures across South Korea, Japan, China and Hong Kong. Health risks include heatstroke and a faster spread of dengue via Aedes mosquitoes. Workplace Health: A Lao seasonal worker’s death in Korea has spotlighted gaps in oversight for foreign farm labor—workers reportedly started demanding field work soon after arrival with limited safety training and no adjustment period. Healthcare Workforce & Care Access: Flooding in Laos has also been reported, with warnings of heavy rain and impacts on roads and communities—an ongoing reminder of how quickly health access can be disrupted. Mekong Nutrition & Livelihoods: A new ACIAR-backed FishTech Plus program will run across Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, aiming to restore fish passage and protect inland fisheries that supply protein and income for Lower Mekong communities.

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