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Bumrungrad Transforms Lives with World-Class Organ Transplants
Published on 06/02/2025
» Organ transplantation is a medical marvel that saves lives and offers renewed hope to patients suffering from chronic diseases like kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, and heart failure. Moreover, corneal transplants restore sight, enabling individuals to return to normal life and experience a higher quality of life.
Thailand's 30-baht healthcare plan in final roll out
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» The fourth and final phase of the so-called "treatment anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
BDMS Wellness and Bangkok Cancer Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Published on 07/10/2024
» BDMS Wellness Clinic, a leading preventive health centre, announced on October 4, 2024, its collaboration with Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth to launch the “Voice of Care for Breast Cancer” campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about breast cancer in women, reduce mortality rates, and enhance the quality of life for patients. Through the comprehensive Breast Cancer Healing program, the campaign offers a full spectrum of care, encompassing prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment recovery.
Govt rolls out CCA screening
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/02/2024
» Thailand has the highest incidence of cholangiocarcinoma (more commonly known as bile duct cancer) among Asean countries, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
‘Digital health platform’ to be expanded
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is preparing to expand its Digital Health Platform, in which the provision and management of healthcare services are digitised as much as possible.
Lung cancer risk higher in polluted Chiang Mai
Online Reporters, Published on 12/11/2022
» The number of new cases of cancer in northern Thailand is higher than the national average, with high levels of hazardous particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) believed to trigger mutations that lead to the disease, a local physician says.
Patients 'improving' on weed treatment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/09/2020
» Initial studies have found that patients, including those with cancer, have benefited from cannabis extract treatment and it may inhibit cancer cell growth, according to the Government Pharmaceuticals Organisation.
GPO: Cannabis extracts work well in patients
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2020
» Initial studies find patients, including those with cancer, have benefited from cannabis extract treatment and it may inhibit cancer cell growth, according to the Government Pharmaceuticals Organization.
Silent killer claiming thousands
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/07/2020
» Each year, 14,000 Thais die from cancer that manifests in their bile ducts caused by a silent killer known as liver fluke disease.
Testing the limits of the UHC scheme
News, Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 06/12/2018
» PHATTHALUNG: The indigenous Mani (or Maniq) people used to live an isolated and misunderstood existence. These days, not only do many of them have Thai identification cards, they also have access to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme, which allows them to seek treatments for their injuries and/or illnesses.