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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
Cheaper outpatient costs mulled
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/09/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has floated the idea of reducing costs for the treatment of outpatients per visit at hospitals, claiming this measure, if successful, would help create a level playing field through the more equal distribution of funds.
Looking beyond child rearing
News, Atitaya Teepawat, Published on 05/11/2023
» A decline in birth rates is an issue experienced by countries across the world, and Thailand is no exception. From 1963 to 1983, the average birth rate in Thailand was about 1 million a year. Fast forward to 2022, the total number of newborn babies dropped to 502,107 -- the lowest in 71 years -- while the death rate the same year was 595,965.
Costly kidney treatment set to be included under UCS
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2022
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has decided to include haemodialysis treatment in its universal coverage healthcare scheme for patients with chronic kidney disease. The added benefit is expected to take effect on Feb 1.