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Thai Muslims to get mandatory jabs for Hajj
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thai Muslims preparing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year will receive mandatory vaccinations against meningococcal disease and influenza, health screenings, and free first-aid kits, the Public Health Ministry said.
Ministry steps up Nipah virus vigilance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has intensified preventive and surveillance measures against the Nipah virus, even as authorities stress that the risk of infection in the country remains very low.
Small egg farmers in crisis, seek inquiry into dumping
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Small-scale egg farmers are facing a growing economic crisis after large commercial farms and wholesalers began selling eggs below average production costs, pushing market prices to unsustainable levels.
Airport screening fails to detect any Nipah infections
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/01/2026
» Health officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport have not found any passengers exhibiting symptoms of Nipah virus infection following enhanced screening of travellers arriving from India, amid heightened regional surveillance following cases reported in West Bengal.
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Online Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
Sanofi Thailand Wins AmCham CSI Award for 6th Consecutive Year
Published on 17/11/2025
» Sanofi Thailand has received the "Corporate Social Impact Award 2025 - Gold level" for the 6th consecutive year from the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham Thailand), reinforcing its commitment to conducting business with social and community responsibility. The award recognises Sanofi's ongoing efforts to enhance Thai society's well-being and promote sustainability. Mr Charles Trolliet, Head of Commercial Thailand, Pharma Business, and Ms Wansiri Chuenjitkuntaworn, Head of Operations Thailand, Vaccines Business, proudly accepted the award at a ceremony held recently at Nikko Hotel.
PM works on jab ties with S Korea
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2025
» Thailand is securing long-term public health resilience and vaccine security while fostering partnerships in South Korea's biomedical sector, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says.
Thai influenza cases surge past 700,000 with 61 deaths
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/10/2025
» Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in influenza cases, which have now surpassed 700,000 nationwide, with 61 deaths reported.
Alert sounds over surging HFMD, influenza cases
News, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has voiced alarm over a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and influenza cases in Bangkok, warning parents and communities to remain vigilant as the rainy season increases the risk of transmission.
Alert sounds over surge in flu, RSV, dengue fever cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced alarm over a rise in respiratory illnesses as well as a jump in fatalities from increasing influenza and dengue fever cases.