Sekong: over 2,870 people treated in nine days

From 29 November to 13 December 2025, NK Seeds' second medical mission took place in Laos, in the provinces of Sekong and Thateng, in the south of the country. Over nine days of consultations, more than 2,870 people were able to access medical care.

This result came from a collaboration between the Lao authorities, the hospitals and the NK Seeds team of volunteers: doctors, dentists, opticians, physiotherapists, a gynaecologist, French-English-Lao translators, and assistants supporting each field.

In March 2025, the first mission had treated 1,940 people, almost double the target. For the second, NK Seeds set itself a goal: to treat 2,000 people among the most isolated communities, with medical, dental and eye consultations.

For many people, the hardest part is not getting treated, but getting to the care. So the mission plans free transport, by boat and tuk-tuk, to the hospitals. With €10, five people can be taken to the medical mission. It also plans a donation of medical equipment and skills sharing with local professionals.

The results of the nine days of consultations, as shared by NK Seeds:

• 1,272 eye care consultations
• 772 in general medicine
• 369 in dental care
• 233 in physiotherapy
• 229 in gynaecology

Eye care comes far ahead. A simple pair of glasses can be enough to regain one's sight.