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Foundation pushes for talcum powder cancer warning labels
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/03/2016
» Cosmetic products containing talcum should carry labels warning of possible health risks, consumer rights advocate groups say.
FDA struggles to stamp out deceptive ads
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/02/2016
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs more efficient measures to curb the false, misleading and exaggerated advertisements of health-related products, a consumer protection agency says.
New NHS interpretation 'devastating' to UC
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/01/2016
» The Council of State's (CoS) interpretation of the National Health Security (NHS) law could devastate the Universal Coverage Healthcare (UC) scheme, a health group says.
Prawase takes aim at NCPO move to dismiss board
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/01/2016
» The government’s move to dismiss Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) board members is a "mistake", says senior doctor Prawase Wasi.
Civic group calls for strict 'GM food' labels
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/12/2015
» A health civic group called Thursday for the Public Health Ministry to revamp its GM food labelling regulation to ensure all products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) carry "GM food" labels.
Donors urge more cash for malaria fight
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/09/2015
» Donors have urged world leaders to show more commitment in the fight against malaria to eradicate the disease by 2040.
Health activists slam patients' rights notice
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/09/2015
» Health activists have urged the Ministry of Public Health to revoke the new declaration on patients' rights, saying it will lead to more disputes with medical professionals.
Pharmacists want sales check rule on medicines lifted
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/08/2015
» Pharmacists have called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its new regulation requiring drug stores to obtain sales records for three types of everyday medicines that can be used as precursors in making illegal street drugs.
Activists urge caution on signing TPP
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/08/2015
» The coup-installed government should not rush to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact championed by the US just because it is desperate for international recognition, activists have warned.
Kannikar raps purchasing bill
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/07/2015
» Civic groups have expressed disappointment after the cabinet yesterday approved in principle a bill regulating government procurement.