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Myanmar man dies of rabies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has confirmed the first rabies-related death this year after a Myanmar national, 36, died in Rayong province.
National Health Security Office defends pilot for strep vaccine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has clarified its decision to pilot the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) before its general roll-out for children, citing budget limits.
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.
Dept quick to dispel vaccine naysayers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reaffirmed the safety and effectiveness of all vaccines used in Thailand, dismissing claims online that vaccines are unnecessary or harmful.
Spike in Covid-19 cases sparks concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» A sharp rise in Covid-19 cases has been reported nationwide over the past week, with 76,161 new infections and 40 additional deaths, sparking renewed concerns over the ongoing outbreak.
DDC reports over 374K Covid cases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported nearly 375,000 Covid-19 cases nationwide so far this year, with 84 confirmed fatalities.
Schools told to stay open despite Covid
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2025
» Schools should not be closed to control a seasonal surge of Covid-19, as proper screening and isolation measures are sufficient to limit the virus's spread within education institutions, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Covid alert as 6 die last week
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» Thais are being warned about a rise in Covid-19 infections following the deaths of six people last week.
Warning for Covid, influenza during Thailand's rainy season
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2025
» People are advised to continue to follow coronavirus and influenza prevention guidance as the virus is expected to spread more during the rainy season and following the opening of schools next week, according to Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Dept administers mpox vaccines to high-risk personnel
News, Published on 26/04/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has begun administering monkeypox (Mpox) vaccinations to medical personnel.