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Local doctor to receive WHO award
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» Director of Umphang Hospital in Tak province, Worawit Tantiwattanasap, will receive the United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize 2026 in recognition of his humanitarian service and sustained efforts to expand healthcare access for vulnerable populations in remote border areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.
'Quick Win' policies are paying off
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/10/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Prompat said yesterday that the ministry's "Quick Win" policies are advancing as planned, with several initiatives already showing tangible results.
Govt steps up plan to curb kidney disease
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has launched a campaign to promote free dialysis treatment while emphasising the importance of public education and lifestyle changes to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Govt to tackle dialysis issues
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/10/2025
» Newly appointed Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has pledged to improve dialysis services for more than 100,000 patients nationwide within the next two months.
New SSO board backs more dental, kidney care
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» The newly appointed medical board of the Social Security Office (SSO) has approved expanded dental and kidney care, is eyeing a lung cancer vaccine, and pledged preventive measures to better match universal healthcare coverage.
Public Health officials give Anutin star rating
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/03/2023
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has won high approval from public health officials and the public, both in his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and his roll-out of public healthcare programmes, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Vulnerable Covid patients to get ready-to-use antibodies
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/09/2022
» The Public Health Ministry plans to treat Covid-19 patients at risk of complications with long-acting antibodies (LAAB), according to the Department of Disease Control.
Costly kidney treatment set to be included under UCS
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2022
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has decided to include haemodialysis treatment in its universal coverage healthcare scheme for patients with chronic kidney disease. The added benefit is expected to take effect on Feb 1.