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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.
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.
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.
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
NVI elevated to Program Management Unit for vaccine research and innovation
Published on 21/07/2022
» The National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council has announced the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) as a Program Management Unit (PMU) through which the NVI will be responsible for managing national funding for vaccine research, development and manufacturing in Thailand from the fiscal year 2023 onward.
Chula virologist honoured for research contribution
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2021
» Virologist Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University, was awarded the Honorary Medical Scientist award by the Foundation of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMC) on Wednesday.
Cigna Insurance in collaboration with MSD launches “Together4More Possibility”
Published on 20/08/2021
» “We aspire to be leaders in providing access to the latest information on cancer and the innovative treatment options, including Immunotherapy”