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Measles jab drive launched in South
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2024
» Health authorities have launched an intensive vaccination campaign following the deaths of five people in the latest outbreak of measles in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces.
B21 million approved for mpox vaccines
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/09/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has allocated a budget of 21 million baht to purchase 3,000 doses of mpox vaccine.
Covid-19 mainly affecting at-risk groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Covid-19 is now being found primarily among at-risk groups such as the elderly and people with pre-existing illnesses, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said in its latest situation report on Wednesday.
New highly-transmissible Covid strain will elude vaccines: expert
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2024
» The KP.2 strain of Covid-19 will become dominant in Thailand, according to a renowned virologist. It will be more transmissible and vaccines will be hard-pressed to keep up with its mutations, but its symptoms will not be more severe that those of previous strains of the virus.
Travellers urged to monitor for symptoms of bird flu
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2024
» Thailand has had no reports of bird flu in humans, according to the Department of Disease Control, but authorities suggest people returning from areas where there has been an H5N2 outbreak should self-monitor.
DDC steps up bird flu checks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is stepping up surveillance for avian influenza after US health authorities reported a second case of bird flu in humans last week.
Alert sounds over rise in malaria cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2024
» Tak province has become a hotspot for malaria infections, and serious action is being taken to prevent further outbreaks, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Covid cases surge after Songkran, as expected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2024
» The number of Covid-19 inpatient cases has increased as expected after Songkran celebrations as the JN.1 strain remains dominant in the country, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Sunday.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Govt issues alert to vulnerable groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is warning more than 300,000 people at high risk from harmful effects caused by ultra-fine PM2.5 dust to exercise greater care because air pollution will worsen from next month until March.