Medical staff at Xetthathirah Hospital and advisors from Japan’s National Medical International Centre on Wednesday gather with the Director General of Xetthathirath Hospital, Dr Vangnakhone Dittaphong, for a workshop on patient safety risk management and hospital safety, to improve patient care and operational standards at the hospital. The workshop was led by the head of the Nurses Division at the Japanese medical centre, Mrs Sato Tomoko. 

Officials from the Xekong provincial Industry and Commerce Department view handmade textiles on sale in Kaleum district. The elaborately woven pieces were made by women in Kengkien, Chaera and Luay villages.  --Photo Pathetlao

Soukhouma district authorities and other government officials in Champasak province on Wednesday deliver zinc roofing sheets, nails, rice, household goods and cash to families in Pakxang village after they lost their belongings when a fire raged through their houses on January 14. --Photo Champamai newspaper

President of the National Paralympic Committee of Laos, Mrs Khanthaly Siliphongphan, officials from Ministry of Education and Sports, trainers and Lao sports teams on Tuesday gather at facilities in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, ahead of participation in the ASEAN Para Games from January 20-26.