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Health alert issued over 'soil fever'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A public health warning has been issued over an outbreak of melioidosis, also known locally as "soil fever", after three deaths were reported in Maha Sarakham, according to the provincial public health office.
Covid cases surge to 33k in Thailand, with 6k in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand spiked to 33,030 last week, with at least 6,000 cases in Bangkok, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Thailand's health ministry warns of Mers threat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is urging Thais who are headed for Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to exercise extra caution, following a recent outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in the country that has claimed two lives to date.
Leishmaniasis deaths prompt alert in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» Thai health authorities have issued a warning following two deaths from leishmaniasis this year, urging the public to take precautions against bites from sandflies, the disease’s primary vector.
Abattoir owner caught with dodgy pig carcasses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2025
» The owner of an abattoir in Bangkok has been charged with having almost two tonnes of pig carcasses from an unknown origin, which may carry diseases, according to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Doctors warn parents of rise in scarlet fever
Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2025
» Thai health authorities have advised parents to remain vigilant but to not panic following a rise in scarlet fever cases among children.
Thai govt gives nod to online classes amid air pollution
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2025
» Schools can conduct online classes if fine dust pollution reaches critical levels, the Education Ministry says.
Health authorities allay hMPV concerns
Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2025
» Thai health authorities confirmed on Saturday that there is no cluster of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in Thailand, and urged the public not to panic.
Cook pork properly, doctor warns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2025
» People are strongly advised to avoid eating raw and undercooked pork to protect themselves from being infected with streptococcus suis, commonly known as hearing loss fever, which can be fatal.
Three bus-blaze students remain in hospital with severe burns
Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» Three schoolgirls from Uthai Thani who suffered severe burns in last week's deadly bus blaze continue to receive emergency treatment in hospital.