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National Vaccine Institute Marks 12 Years of Vaccine Leadership
Published on 06/09/2024
» August 11th marks the anniversary of the founding of National Vaccine Institute (NVI), which celebrates its 12th year in 2024. NVI was established with the mission of supporting the country's comprehensive vaccine efforts, spanning from early research and development to distribution and administration. NVI's work is guided by the National Vaccine Security Strategy, ensuring that Thailand has a sufficient and continuous supply of vaccines in both normal and outbreak situations.
Saha Group Partners with Quark Biosciences in Biotechnology
Published on 12/07/2024
» Recently at the Saha Group Fair, Saha Group partnered with Quark Biosciences to jointly enter the biotechnology industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the 28th Saha Group Fair held at BITEC Bangna on 27 June 2024. Ms Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation of Thailand, presided over and served as an honorary witness at the signing ceremony. Additionally, Professor Dr Piyamitr Sritara, Chairman of the Executive Board, The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), was honoured to join as an honorary witness at this MOU signing ceremony.
"Sanofi Planet Care Upcycling Program" Launched
Published on 10/05/2024
» Sanofi-Aventis (Thailand) Company Limited (SANOFI), an innovative global healthcare company, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC), a leader in the integrated chemical business for sustainability and an expert in green polymer, CirPlas Tech Company Limited (Cirplas), an expert in total plastic waste solutions, along with hospitals and partners from public and private sectors and related organisations, have collectively launched the "Sanofi Planet Care Upcycling Program: Giving a New Life to Used Insulin Pens" for the first time in Thailand.
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.
Flu Strikes 1 Million Thais Annually: Urgent Vaccination Needed
Published on 20/11/2023
» According to a 2023 report from Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, over 300,000 Thai people were infected with influenza. Specialists believe probably one million people annually come down with the flu due to year-round occurrence. Moreover, unvaccinated people are at greater risk of recurring flu infection and the elderly are susceptible to flu-related severe illness or deaths because comorbidities can complicate their symptoms. The Influenza Foundation (Thailand) calls on the Thai Government to increasing offer free flu shot to people over 65 years of age and expand free flu vaccination to cover more school children who are likely to spread the disease. The flu vaccine is worth this investment and has been recognised as a cost-effective preventive measure for over 80 years.
Positioning Thailand as a regional hub for medical genomics
Published on 10/01/2023
» Wang Jian, Chairman & Co-founder of BGI Group, recently visited Thailand to speak to Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Prayut Chan-o-cha on January 10, 2023, and discuss medical genomics and the development of life sciences with the public sector and other organisations.
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
Prudential Thailand’s healthcare support continues after endemic
Published on 06/07/2022
» Prudential continues its ongoing effort to provide funding for vital medical equipment and resources for helping critical patients in Thailand
Breakthroughs of Medical Applications from Taiwan Helped Explore Potentials of Different Industries
Published on 01/07/2022
» “Taiwan” stunned, shaking up the healthcare industry with the Taiwan Excellence Webinar under the theme “Smart Medical Applications” graced by five Taiwanese ICT-medical brands that showcased their most innovative products, taking med-tech equipment applications to new heights.
Ngern Tid Lor supports medicines and medical devices for Thai-Muslim pilgrims travelling on Hajj
Published on 14/06/2022
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, led by Nipa Vanichavat (left), Senior Management: Corporate Social Responsibility, presented 500 sets of medicine and medical devices, totalling 252,787 baht, to the Disease Control Project for Thai Muslim citizens travelling to join the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 2022.