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Health dept urges premarital checkups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Health has urged couples to undergo medical check-ups before marriage, as early screening can prevent babies from being infected with sexually transmitted diseases.
Most Thais 'unaware' of alcohol's health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» A survey by ThaiHealth found most Thais are unaware that the consumption of alcoholic drinks can increase the risk of cancer, highlighting alcohol's central role in driving the country's worsening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis.
Plastic bottle found in dead whale in southern Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/12/2025
» Marine authorities discovered a plastic bottle lodged in the digestive tract of a dead Bryde’s whale found washed ashore on a beach in Songkhla province in southern Thailand.
'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 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.
Calls to sober up retirement celebrations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), in partnership with civic and education organisations, has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging alcohol-free retirement parties for state officials. The initiative seeks to redefine the tradition of retirement celebrations by emphasising safety, health, and respect.
New drug to be registered with FDA
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has prepared to register the affordable hepatitis C drug ravidasvir with the Food and Drug Administration to improve access for 800,000 patients and reduce treatment costs.
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.
Hospital sees breakthrough in stem cell transplant for cancer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2025
» Rajavithi Hospital has successfully performed its first stem cell transplantation on a patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM), a form of cancer, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's efforts to advance life-saving medical technologies.
Regulator warns against taking Grakcu herbal capsules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/10/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy Grakcu herbal capsules, because the product is dangerously contaminated with erectile dysfunction drugs.