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A shot for good health
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/09/2022
» Coronavirus vaccines can reduce disease severity and fatality, but the emergence of new strains has raised questions about their effectiveness and future vaccination strategy. Some vaccine makers are rolling out variant-specific boosters to head off the Omicron surge, while others are developing pan-coronavirus vaccines that will hopefully offer protection against all variants.
Social work in the spotlight
Life, Published on 29/03/2022
» To celebrate Social Work Month globally, the Asean Training Center for Social Work and Social Welfare is hosting an international symposium on "World Social Work Day 2022" at Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam, Phetchaburi Road, on Thursday from 8am to 4.30pm.
How much is too much?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/01/2022
» After the government approved the resumption of the Test & Go programme starting next week signalling a strong desire to restore the country's tourism and overall economy, the Ministry of Public Health also proposed a vaccination programme, focusing on the 10 tourism and high-risk provinces where a fourth Covid-19 jab is strongly encouraged.
The race for an HIV vaccine
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/12/2021
» Thailand has come a long way since Dec 1, 1988, was dedicated as Aids awareness day. Last year, there were close to 500,000 HIV cases in the country, while UNAids reported approximately 37.6 million HIV cases globally.
Blocking transmission
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/08/2021
» For the first time last week, the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotec) unveiled three coronavirus vaccines that are currently in development. The batch of homegrown prototypes includes two viral vector and one virus-like particle vaccine.
Treat heroes like heroes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/07/2021
» Volunteer firefighter, Kornsith Laophan, 18, was killed in the July 5 explosion at the Ming Dih Chemical factory in Samut Prakan.
Leading by example
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/06/2021
» As many countries are being devastated by shortages of Covid-19 vaccines, Chulalongkorn University is giving Thailand a new lease of life with its ChulaCov 19 vaccine, which began phase one of human clinical trials yesterday.
With vaccine tours, let the buyer beware
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/05/2021
» While new Covid-19 clusters have been springing up like mushrooms, health authorities are working against time to convince people to register for the vaccine, aiming to build herd immunity. So far, more than 7.5 million people aged 60 and above and those with seven types of underlying health conditions are in a queue to receive 16 million doses of the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines as part of the national vaccination scheme, which is slated to begin in June.
The verdict is in
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/05/2021
» With Thailand's Covid-19 mass vaccination programme expected to kick off next month, many people are pondering which vaccine is best for them. So far, the country has given over 2.2 million doses of the Sinovac and AstraZeneca shots to priority groups, such as frontline medical and healthcare workers.
Always spread your bets around
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/05/2021
» The World Health Organisation had hailed Thailand's handling of the novel coronavirus at its peak early last year, noting that cooperation and health measures are the keys to success. However, the third wave of the viral pandemic has thrown us into chaos. It has raised the number of infections to over 65,000 and deaths to more than 200, stretching the country's public health system to its limit. What can we learn from this?