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UC scheme facing financial ills
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 14/05/2013
» The Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme (UC) has experienced a number of difficulties since it was launched 12 years ago, with financial problems being among its biggest challenges.
'No subsidies' for doctors going private
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/05/2013
» The government has floated a plan to revoke subsidies for doctors who take specialist courses at state medical schools and then go on to work at private hospitals after they graduate.
Thailand, Sri Lanka to double trade
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/05/2013
» COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - Thailand and Sri Lanka have agreed to double their trade to US$1 billion (29.6 billion baht) over the next three to five years.
Pradit faces negligence complaint
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/05/2013
» A member of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) board will file a complaint against the public health minister for negligence of duty regarding the government's emergency healthcare scheme.
GPO returns fire over DSI graft claims
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/05/2013
» Executives of the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) have defended the organisation's procurement of raw materials to manufacture paracetamol.
PM vetoes plan for new vetting body
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/04/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has shot down the Public Health Ministry's proposal to set up a new state body to screen public health policies before implementation.
Doctors demand Pradit graft probe
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/04/2013
» The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) has stepped up its protest against Public Health minister Pradit Sinthawanarong by instigating a check of his activities for corruption.
Health Ministry: Eat less salt
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/03/2013
» The Ministry of Public Health will launch a low-salt diet campaign at every state hospital from March 11 to 17 in an effort to reduce the incidence of kidney disease.
Two beauty clinics raided
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/02/2013
» BANGKOK - Public Health Ministry and consumer protection police raided two well-known beauty clinics in Siam Square on Monday.