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Volunteer health workers urged to report drug crimes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/05/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has called on local health volunteers to tip off authorities about drug smugglers, adding that alerting authorities is part of their job and makes them eligible for rewards.
Health ministry considers lowering possession limit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2024
» A meeting on Thursday will consider lowering the maximum number of methamphetamine pills a person can have in their possession before it is considered a criminal act, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday.
Dept issues warning on kratom drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-infused beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/04/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew insists no more changes will be made to a new regulation that specifies the maximum amounts of certain drugs that will be considered for personal use if found on someone’s person.
Cholnan launches drug delivery service
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/03/2024
» NAN: The Public Health Ministry has officially launched its "Health Rider" project to deliver medicines to patients' homes.
Govt may boost access to HIV drugs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2024
» The Public Health Ministry has accepted a proposal to look into easing medical access for HIV/Aids patients, according to minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Plan afoot to develop domestic medicines
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/03/2024
» The National Committee on Drug System Development has agreed to support the manufacture of innovative domestic drugs to reduce reliance on medicines from overseas.
Illicit drug limit set for avoiding jail
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/02/2024
» A ceiling has been set by the Public Health Ministry, below which people possessing illicit drugs will be regarded as drug users not liable for legal punishment.
Access improves to smoking cessation drug
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/02/2024
» A smoking cessation drug, Cytisine, has been included in Thailand's list of essential medicines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to make the drug accessible to all who need help quitting smoking, to cut the risk of lung cancer.
Royal honours for medical innovators
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2024
» Italian Professor Dr Napoleone Ferrara in medicine and American Prof Dr Barry H Rumack in public health were presented with the Prince Mahidol Award for 2023 by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at a ceremony on Wednesday.