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Free HPV jabs at 24 universities
Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2025
» The government has launched a new initiative to offer free HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccinations to female students at 24 pilot universities across Thailand, aiming to improve women’s health and reduce cervical cancer rates.
Govt offers free HPV jabs until end of April
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand is providing free cervical cancer vaccines to girls and young women aged 11–20 years old until the end of April.
HPV vaccinations for schoolgirls stepped up
Apinya Wipatayotin and Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health will start offering the first dose of HPV (Human papillomavirus virus) vaccine to prathom 5 (grade 5) schoolgirls on Dec 20 as protection against cervical cancer.
National Vaccine Institute Marks 12 Years of Vaccine Leadership
Published on 06/09/2024
» August 11th marks the anniversary of the founding of National Vaccine Institute (NVI), which celebrates its 12th year in 2024. NVI was established with the mission of supporting the country's comprehensive vaccine efforts, spanning from early research and development to distribution and administration. NVI's work is guided by the National Vaccine Security Strategy, ensuring that Thailand has a sufficient and continuous supply of vaccines in both normal and outbreak situations.
Cheaper, 'better' 1-dose HPV vaccine on the way
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/08/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will likely replace its current two-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with a cheaper, more effective vaccine in the next fiscal year, says Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin. He said the current two-dose vaccine is 60% effective against two strains of the virus -- HPV16 and HPV18 -- while its prospective cheaper single-dose replacement is 90% effective against nine strains.
Self-screening kit to help boost HPV testing numbers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences is urging women aged between 30-60 to take part in routine cervical cancer screening after a report found around 10 million sexually active Thai women have never had a human papillomavirus (HPV) test.
Telemedicine scheme for Thais abroad
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/12/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health has announced it will provide telemedicine services to about a million Thais living abroad under its universal healthcare scheme, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
Govt needs a backup plan: Pita
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of Move Forward Party (MFP), suggested the government develop another plan to stimulate the economy if the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme cannot be implemented.
Govt ramps up vaccine distribution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2023
» The Public Health Ministry is speeding up the distribution of basic vaccines, which include polio and measles, to children across Thailand after a recent study found the immunisation rate among Thai children has dropped to about 80%.
Push to overcome vaccine delays
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/03/2023
» Authorities are working to speed up the rollout of childhood immunisation programmes that have been delayed by Covid-19 for three years.