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UHC is not a charity for the poor
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/09/2018
» Just a few days after a Thai Rath journalist reported on the Ministry of Finance's ideas to turn the tax-funded Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) into a healthcare programme for the poor, the ministry was quick to announce the report as "false". Such a reaction is no surprise.
Checking up on universal coverage
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/02/2018
» Installing the right medical facilities to take care of a sick family member at home could cost nearly the entire fortune for a household of six people. In the centre of Bangkok's commercial Lumpini area, the shabby-looking house of the Jan-urai family stands amid the Bon Kai community, a slum adjacent to the high-end Polo Club where the wealthy Bangkok elite gather for sporting events.
Health care on life support
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/11/2017
» Thailand's universal healthcare coverage (UHC) scheme is confronting its most critical time since its introduction in 2002. For over a decade, the scheme has been praised all over the world for its achievement in providing healthcare access to over 48 million out of 66 million people, filling the gap left by the social security scheme and civil service welfare.
Don't let govt backslide on healthcare
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/06/2017
» The public is in a panic about a possible change in the universal healthcare system, which may significantly curb access to healthcare. The panic is justified.
Red Cross begs for funds to boost stem cell drive
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/02/2016
» The Thai Red Cross Society has urged the government to increase its funding of stem cell schemes to help save the lives of people with blood diseases.
Activists blast UC user-charge advertorial
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/02/2016
» Doctors and health activists have blasted the launch of an advertorial advocating a health service co-payment scheme for Universal Coverage (UC) health care just as international health experts gathered in Thailand last week for the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2016.
Price fix bid irks private hospitals
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/05/2015
» Private hospital operators have urged the government to review price control measures amid complaints by patients of over-charging.
Prayut's UC for poor call takes flak
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's call to exclude rich people from the universal coverage (UC) healthcare scheme is a backwards step, civic leaders say.
Experts slam user charges for health
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/01/2015
» Health activists have criticised government plans to amend the National Health Security Office (NHSO) Act 2002 by charging for user services.
Agency to oversee health plans
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/12/2014
» Healthcare scheme operators will set up an independent organisation to regulate the country's three core healthcare plans to eliminate disparities and ensure a fairer deal for members.