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Health ministry to limit some treatments, control meds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to limit certain treatments, expand telemedicine and tighten pharmaceutical management to cope with mounting resource pressures, as the Middle East war threatens global medical supply chains, permanent secretary Dr Somruek Chungsaman said.
No data breached: National Health Security Office
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) denies any data breach after some users on the communications platform Discord claimed they have NHSO data and application programming interfaces (APIs) for sale.
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.
Uni condom project gains momentum
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/07/2025
» In the quiet corners of Kasetsart University's Bang Khen campus -- inside male toilets, the canteen's restroom, and student activity buildings -- an unusual yet increasingly essential amenity has quietly appeared: boxes filled with condoms.
Schools told to stay open despite Covid
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2025
» Schools should not be closed to control a seasonal surge of Covid-19, as proper screening and isolation measures are sufficient to limit the virus's spread within education institutions, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Upskilling masseurs for muscle care
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2025
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine plans to upskill 20,000 traditional Thai masseurs into certified Thai traditional doctors' assistants, empowering them to treat seven muscle-related conditions.
Children monitored for respiratory illnesses amid China scare
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/11/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has been monitoring clusters of respiratory illnesses in children in northern China as the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on the mounting number of cases.
Amnesty blasts delays to torture act
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/02/2023
» Amnesty International Thailand, a group of activists and families of victims have urged the Justice Ministry to enforce every regulation of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, which takes effect today after the cabinet recently announced it would postpone enforcing some key provisions till Oct 1.
Siriraj nod for trials of virus drug
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/05/2020
» Siriraj Hospital is gearing up to hold clinical trials of chloroquine, a medicine used to combat malaria for seven decades, after saying it shows promise in treating patients with Covid-19.
Obesity is not a dog's best friend
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2019
» Peacan the Rottweiler is severely overweight, so her owner takes her to the gym regularly -- hoping that it will help her shed some unwanted weight.