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DDC steps up bird flu checks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is stepping up surveillance for avian influenza after US health authorities reported a second case of bird flu in humans last week.
School classes ‘can go online’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2024
» The new school term, which starts on Thursday, could proceed with online classes if health threats to students arise, including the spread of Covid-19, excessive heat or high levels of air pollution, the government says.
Influenza outbreak hits jail
News, Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 02/05/2024
» Nakhon Si Thammarat: An outbreak of influenza at Nakhon Si Thammarat prison has infected almost 3,500 inmates and resulted in two deaths, according to public health officials.
Breast Cancer: Early Screening, Rapid Treatment.
Published on 09/04/2024
» Breast cancer (BC) stands as one of the most prevalent cancers globally and is a leading cause of cancer-related fatalities among women worldwide. It ranks as the second most common cancer overall and is the primary gynecological cancer affecting women, albeit with relatively low mortality rates. Treatment typically involves surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, underscoring the significance of prompt diagnosis and intervention. Women must not overlook the gravity of this condition. At the Breast Center of Bumrungrad International Hospital, we prioritise swift diagnoses and comprehensive care for patients.
First Thailand Road Safety Forum Launches at AIT
Published on 03/04/2024
» The Thailand Accident and Research Centre (TARC), situated within the School of Engineering and Technology at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), hosted the inaugural Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum with Mr. Montri Dechasakulsom, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, overseeing the opening. This pivotal event, organised on 13 March 2024, united a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Public Health, and other pertinent government bodies.
No cases of 'flesh-eating' bug from Japan: DDC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) on Saturday confirmed that no cases of necrotising fasciitis -- a rare bacterial infection that spreads quickly in the body and can cause death -- have been detected in Thailand this year, adding it is closely monitoring the situation in Japan and Thailand.
Smoking out the truth up north
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» In the early months of recent years, residents in northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, have braced for choking PM2.5 air pollution.
Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2024
» Rules will be strictly enforced to make water-splashing venues nationwide completely free of alcohol during the Songkran festival next month, officials said on Tuesday.
Govt may boost access to HIV drugs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2024
» The Public Health Ministry has accepted a proposal to look into easing medical access for HIV/Aids patients, according to minister Cholnan Srikaew.
The beauty of intermittent fasting for wellness
News, Published on 08/03/2024
» For the pious, fasting mortifies the flesh to fortify the soul. For those who profess a secular faith, however, fasting has come to be associated with wellness.