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mRNA malaria vaccine due for first clinical trial
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/05/2024
» Mahidol University has inched closer to starting the world's first clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine against malaria.
Drink dispensers modified to hide heroin for Taiwan
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/05/2024
» Narcotics suppression officials found 40 bars of heroin weighing 14.8 kilogramms in total hidden in two slushed-drink dispensers being sent to Taiwan.
Air pollution takes toll on motorcycle taxis
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Most motorcycle taxi riders in Bangkok have health problems due to air pollution, according to a Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) survey.
Girls rescued from drug-dealer mum
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/03/2024
» Authorities in Udon Thani yesterday rescued two children allegedly forced by their mother to deliver drugs, said Kanthat Pongpaiboonvej, alias "good Samaritan" Kan Chompalang.
Veterinarian removes eye of injured, wild Indochina tiger
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/03/2024
» UTHAI THANI: A veterinarian at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary this week successfully removed a highly inflamed eye from a semi-blind male Indochina tiger found roaming around Kamphaeng Phet a month ago.
Ministry told to justify five-pill limit
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/03/2024
» The Ombudsman is demanding the Public Health Ministry justify its regulation that classifies people in possession of five methamphetamine pills or 10mg of crystal meth or less as mere drug users, as opposed to dealers, within 30 days.
Law change to boost funds
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/02/2024
» The National Committee on Mental Health is seeking an amendment to the Mental Health Act (2008) to create a rehabilitation fund.
Alarm as e-smoking rate 'increases 10-fold' in a year
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/02/2024
» Authorities are pushing for stricter policies to control the spread of electronic cigarettes after the number of smokers increased tenfold in recent years.
Remote care push proves prophetic
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/09/2020
» For years, the National Health Security Office -- the state body that oversees the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme -- has invested in telemedicine, visits to distant areas by healthcare workers and delivery networks for prescription medications for those unable to leave their homes, with little take-up.
Highs and lows of cannabis growers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/01/2020
» Growing cannabis for medical use in a controlled environment is costly and painstaking although the end result looks certain to be economically rewarding for the country, according to the authorities connected to the project.