Bhumjaithai and Move Forward parties in spat over hospital director’s transfer
The pro-government Bhumjaithai Party and the opposition Move Forward Party are engaged in a spat over the recent transfer of the director of Chana District Hospital, Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit, to Saba Yoi District Hospital as its new director. The doctor, who is also head of the Rural Doctor Society, lodged a petition with the House…
web DeskCOVID-19 WHO Thailand Weekly Situation Update No. 256 – 02 February 2023
4,726,984 confirmed cases 33,865 total deaths Daily average numbers reported from 23 – 30 January 2022 67* new confirmed cases per day *(including hospital admissions only) 4 deaths per day Main messages Continue to reduce community transmission of COVID-19 across Thailand RTG encourages COVID-free settings and booster vaccinations Get vaccinated, maintain universal precautions and stay…
WHO urges action on contaminated meds after child deaths
Following the deaths of more than 300 children from contaminated cough syrup, the WHO appealed Monday for “immediate and coordinated action” to root out substandard and falsified medicines around the world. At least seven countries have reported incidents involving over-the-counter cough syrups for children over the past four months, the World Health Organization said in…
Donors making a difference: building skills, building capacity
A well-trained workforce is essential for reaching universal health coverage. WHO supports training across the globe and across the professional spectrum.This week we visit Samoa, where emergency medical teams are rehearsing for cyclone season; India, …
tnadminParents advised not to allow young children to play with “crystal babies”
Parents are being advised not to allow young children to play with “crystal babies”, which may be dangerous if they are swallowed. “Crystal babies” are made from a jelly-like substance which expands when it absorbs water and has some characteristics of a toy. They can be dangerous to young children if swallowed. The advice was…
Malaria and dengue fever cases likely to increase this year in Thailand
The number of malaria and dengue fever cases is expected to be 3-4 times higher than in 2022, according to Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Disease Control Department.Quoting the Malaria Information System, he said there were 10,174…