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Cholera flare-up in Thailand 'under control'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/01/2025
» A minor cholera outbreak in Thailand has been brought under control, with only a small number of Myanmar and Thai patients diagnosed with the disease — characterised by severe diarrhoea — and cured already, public health and local security authorities said on Wednesday.
Govt tracking cholera cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/12/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health has set up an emergency operations centre (EOC) to monitor the cholera situation following two suspected cases found at hospitals in Tak province.
Health officials on alert for Afghan illness
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is stepping up surveillance of incoming travellers from Afghanistan to prevent the possible spread of an infectious disease, about which little is known so far.
Surin sting nets tiger cubs, 100kg of elephant tusks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/07/2024
» Two suspects have been arrested for an illegal trade of two tiger cubs and almost 100 kilogrammes of elephant tusks were also confisticated in a sting operation in Surin.
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.
Anthrax warning issued after Lao report
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2024
» The Department of Livestock Development is warning the public not to consume uncooked meat after a news report about an anthrax outbreak in Laos was published, according to Kenika Ounjit, a deputy government spokeswoman.
How high will the cost of pork soar?
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2022
» The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has put a strain not just on the meat industry, but also consumers, who have had to spend more money to buy pork products, whose prices have soared to record highs. Authorities have resorted to culling pigs in an effort to stem the spread of the disease, which has caused the population of breeding pigs to decline.
Kids risk jab-induced illness
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/10/2021
» Parents should watch their children for any warning signs to ensure they do not develop an inflammatory condition that can severely affect the heart after being vaccinated against Covid-19, the Department of Medical Services said.
Stores to get health stamp of approval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/04/2020
» The Department of Health is going to issue electronic certificates to ensure public hygiene standards after the government allows businesses and shops to operate as normal.
Dead bus driver caught virus at party
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/04/2020
» A bus driver who recently died from Covid-19 contracted it after partying with a friend who had the virus, according to the Department of Disease Control (CDC).