When a heart attack strikes, every second counts — here’s what happened and what symptoms to never ignore. In the third week of October 2025, a man in Luang Prabang was rushed to the provincial hospital with severe chest pain. Tests confirmed the worst: a massive heart attack, with several major coronary arteries partially or completely blocked. […]
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A Seamless Safety Operation by Laos Assistance Laos Assistance is proud to have played a crucial behind-the-scenes role during the filming of the globally renowned reality show The Amazing Race in one of Laos’ most scenic and adventurous destinations—Vang Vieng. On October 11th, 2025, a dedicated air ambulance standby operation was deployed in response to a request from a a
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September 23–24, 2025 – Delivered by Laos Assistance We at Laos Assistance are pleased to report the successful completion of a two‑day first‑aid training session held on 23–24 September 2025, in collaboration with the international development agency GIZ. This session forms part of a broader training series planned over the next six months, covering GIZ staff both local and expatriate,
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The Laotian Times by Kheuakham Chanlivong – March 19, 2025 (https://laotiantimes.com/2025/03/19/saving-lives-while-building-trust-how-laos-assistance-is-transforming-medical-care-in-laos/) When a 3-year-old girl with a skull fracture was rushed to a Lao hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no other options. The borders were closed, and sending her to Thailand wasn’t possible. Her family was terrified, but she was quickly treated by one
