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Doctor touts antibody in RSV fight
News, Published on 28/09/2025
» Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health is urging parents to protect their children from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), especially during its seasonal peak, by using passive immunity.
Alert sounds over surge in flu, RSV, dengue fever cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced alarm over a rise in respiratory illnesses as well as a jump in fatalities from increasing influenza and dengue fever cases.
RFK Jr 'endangering' all Americans, health agency ex-chiefs warn
AFP, Published on 01/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Nine former leaders of the top US health body sounded the alarm Monday about the Trump administration's evisceration of the agency and warned that vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is "endangering every American's health".
Directors who quit US health agency warn it is 'destroying' protections
AFP, Published on 01/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Senior experts who recently resigned in protest from the top US public health agency denounced Sunday growing politicization of the organization, warning of a breakdown in the "firewall" between science and ideology.
RFK Jr bashes US health agency after its chief is sacked
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday lashed out at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a day after its director was ousted, saying the renowned agency needs to be overhauled.
New movies out this week: Aug 28-Sept 3
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/08/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
White House fires health agency head who refused to quit
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - The Trump administration confirmed Wednesday it had fired the head of the top US public health agency after she refused to step down during a standoff with vaccine sceptic Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Bumrungrad Offers 'HNS' New Sleep Apnea Alternative for CPAP-Intolerant Patients
Published on 23/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 22, 2025 — Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is more than a nighttime nuisance, it is a silent global health challenge. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine reported in 2019 that as many as 936 million people worldwide suffer from OSA. In Thailand, it is estimated that 20–30% of middle-aged men and 10–15% of women may be affected, often without realising it. Beyond fatigue and disrupted sleep, OSA heightens the risk of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, severely impacting overall well-being.
The fight for clean air
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2025
» After a public hearing wrapped up recently, the Clean Air Bill is heading to a second reading in parliament next month. If passed into law, it will guarantee people's access to clean air.
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.