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Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Govt issues heatstroke warning
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/03/2026
» People, particularly vulnerable groups, those with chronic illnesses and outdoor workers, are being urged to take precautions against heat stroke, as temperatures are forecast to rise above last year's levels.
Safety measures ramped up before Chinese New Year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2026
» The government has instructed local authorities across the country to ramp up safety measures ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, with a focus on preventing fires, reducing traffic accidents and curbing air pollution.
PCD on oil wreck watch
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/02/2026
» The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
Flood committee 'not needed'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/12/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, party‑list MP and head of the People's Party (PP), has issued an open letter to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul criticising the government's decision to form a committee to draw lessons from the recent flooding, arguing the move is inappropriate.
Overcoming that temptation to light up
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
Beachgoers alerted to venomous sea slugs
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/08/2025
» Beachgoers in Thailand have been alerted to beware of venomous blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) after reported sightings along Karon Beach in Phuket following recent rainfall.
WHO keeps focus amid US cuts
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/03/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the effects of United States budget cuts and policy changes, a senior WHO executive has said.
Three cities honoured for public health achievements at Paris summit
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS: Three cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries on Thursday during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in the French capital.