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Siriraj launches private hospital
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 25/04/2012
» Thailand's oldest medical school is launching a new private hospital as an alternative for patients and a means for it to cope with the impending free flow of medical personnel after the launch of the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Health ministry pushes for free HPV shots for girls
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/04/2012
» The Public Health Ministry will ask the cabinet to approve free HPV vaccinations for young girls.
Amorn's healthy dose of obstinacy improves the lives of millions of Thais
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/03/2012
» Former public health permanent secretary Amorn Nondasuta is the pioneer and driving force behind the community health volunteers initiative which he began three decades ago. Today there are over one million health volunteers in communities around the country. At the age of 72, he is still actively involved in primary healthcare development in rural areas.
Residents fear deluge will return in full force
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 04/03/2012
» Some houses are freshly painted and new sets of furniture have been ordered to replace those destroyed during the flooding crisis _ but residents in flood-hit areas are still nervous and confused.
Up to 80% of drug stores breaking the law
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 03/03/2012
» Up to 80% of drug stores in Thailand are breaking the law by having no full-time licensed pharmacist on duty, putting consumers at risk of life-threatening medicinal hazards, a study shows.
Social media 'push youth to alcohol'
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 17/02/2012
» Alcoholic beverage companies are using social media outlets to recruit young drinkers, in some cases using cartoon characters and stuffed toys to promote their products, researchers say.
Reform plans spark unhealthy tensions
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 30/01/2012
» The government's plan to reform three national health insurance schemes has been slammed by doctors and civic groups.