Bhumjaithai and Move Forward parties in spat over hospital director’s transfer Health Protection February 2, 2023February 3, 20230 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
COVID-19 WHO Thailand Weekly Situation Update No. 256 – 02 February 2023 Health Protection February 2, 2023February 3, 20230 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
WHO urges action on contaminated meds after child deaths Health Protection January 25, 2023January 27, 20230 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
Donors making a difference: building skills, building capacity Health Protection Medical January 19, 20230 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, …
Parents advised not to allow young children to play with “crystal babies” Health Protection January 18, 2023January 20, 20230 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
Malaria and dengue fever cases likely to increase this year in Thailand Health Protection Medical January 17, 20230 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…
Pain and fever relief medications being bought up by Chinese tourists Health Protection Medical January 14, 20230 Pain and fever relief medications are running out at some pharmacies in Bangkok, particularly in areas where there is a high concentration of tourists from China, according to a random survey conducted by Thai PBS reporters.Nawat Chevapruek, a pharmaci…
Mekong Malaria Elimination: Epidemiology Summary, Volume 19, July-September 2022 Health Protection January 12, 20230 In Jul-Sep 2022, Greater Mekong subregion (GMS) countries reported 29 655 malaria cases.CambodiaCambodia reported 1085 cases, a 3% decrease compared to the same time period in 2021. P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 12% and 86% of ca…
Tourists from China and India must have health insurance coverage Health Protection January 12, 20230 Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Thursday) that tourists from India and China, both countries which require a negative RT-PCR test result and US$10,000 health insurance coverage when entering, will be required to take o…
Thailand to offer voluntary coronavirus vaccinations for foreign tourists Health Protection Medical January 12, 20230 Thai authorities plan to offer foreign tourists fee-based vaccinations against coronavirus, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul said at a relevant committee meeting, Trend reports citing TASS.Voluntary va…
