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In rural Canadian town, new risk of measles deepens vaccine tensions
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» AYLMER — In the Canadian town of Aylmer, where Mennonites in traditional dress walk down the main street alongside secular locals, bitter divisions over vaccine scepticism that arose during the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic have intensified with the reemergence of measles.
Free HPV jabs at 24 universities
Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2025
» The government has launched a new initiative to offer free HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccinations to female students at 24 pilot universities across Thailand, aiming to improve women’s health and reduce cervical cancer rates.
Is Israel spared?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/07/2025
» Re: "Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada", (World, June 12).
Medical groups sue US health secretary over Covid-19 vaccine change
AFP, Published on 08/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - Several leading medical groups filed suit against US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, accusing him of endangering public health with new Covid-19 vaccine recommendations.
Protecting Thailand’s Youngest and Oldest from RSV, Flu
Published on 07/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 7, 2025 — As Thailand transitions from the rainy to early winter seasons, respiratory infections surge dramatically, making awareness and proper prevention crucial. Recognising this urgent public health concern, Sanofi Thailand supported a vital Health Talk session at Thailand Healthcare 2025 under the topic: "Infants Catch It Easily, the Elderly are at High Risk: Understanding RSV and Influenza." The session featured distinguished medical experts Prof. Dr. Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sophida Boonsathorn Reeves, infectious disease specialists from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. They shared comprehensive knowledge and strategic prevention approaches to protect families, with particular focus on the most vulnerable groups: newborns, infants, and seniors aged 65 and above.
Specialists urge revamp of state procurement process
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2025
» Technical experts have urged an overhaul of the bidder qualification criteria for government auctions to prevent registration system collapses for state projects with a massive amount of registrants.
Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
Published on 02/07/2025
» Lessons learned from previous travel subsidy schemes that cost the government 2.3 billion baht due to fraud have the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) defending the complicated registration process for the latest programme.
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions: study
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» PARIS - Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to economic inequality, Covid-era disruptions and misinformation, putting millions of lives at risk, research warned Wednesday.
Spike in Covid-19 cases sparks concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» A sharp rise in Covid-19 cases has been reported nationwide over the past week, with 76,161 new infections and 40 additional deaths, sparking renewed concerns over the ongoing outbreak.
Tackling dengue threat together
News, Published on 14/06/2025
» In the face of a changing climate, now is the time for Asean member states to develop a cure for dengue.