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Self-screening kit to help boost HPV testing numbers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences is urging women aged between 30-60 to take part in routine cervical cancer screening after a report found around 10 million sexually active Thai women have never had a human papillomavirus (HPV) test.
Immunisation programmes need to expand
Oped, Published on 30/04/2024
» There is a good chance that you know one of the 154 million people who, over the past 50 years, have been saved from preventable death by routine immunisation. You might even be one.
Govt needs a backup plan: Pita
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of Move Forward Party (MFP), suggested the government develop another plan to stimulate the economy if the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme cannot be implemented.
Thailand's Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum in 2023
Published on 30/11/2023
» The National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Thailand is working in tandem with government and private health-related agencies, as well as medical experts, to intensify efforts in fortifying the nation's health through vaccination. Our goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality among Thai population.
Tanzania's battle to protect girls from HPV
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/06/2023
» When the health workers arrived at Upendo Primary School on the edge of the Tanzanian capital, they instructed girls who would turn 14 this year to line up to get a shot.
Govt ramps up vaccine distribution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2023
» The Public Health Ministry is speeding up the distribution of basic vaccines, which include polio and measles, to children across Thailand after a recent study found the immunisation rate among Thai children has dropped to about 80%.
Push to overcome vaccine delays
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/03/2023
» Authorities are working to speed up the rollout of childhood immunisation programmes that have been delayed by Covid-19 for three years.
Fighting cancer in Southeast Asia
Oped, Poonam Khetrapal, Published on 07/02/2023
» On World Cancer Day, which is concurrent on Feb 4 annually, the WHO is calling for intensified action across the Southeast Asian region to strengthen health systems to prevent and detect cancers early, to provide prompt treatment referral, to enhance access to palliative care, and to close the gap in access to quality cancer services -- the theme of this year's commemoration.
Doctors warn that over 80% of sexually active people may have been infected with HPV
Published on 09/11/2022
» Since persistent infection raises cervical cancer risks, doctors encourage women to be vaccinated to reduce risk and have regular screening before it’s too late