Continuous Increase in Monkeypox Cases: Ministry of Public Health Urges High-Risk Groups to Take Precautions

Continuous Increase in Monkeypox Cases: Ministry of Public Health Urges High-Risk Groups to Take Precautions

General news12:51pm2023-10-30 The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has revealed that there is still a continuous increase in cases of monkeypox (smallpox). Last week, an increase of 24 patients was found and there was a report of 1 death of an HIV patient infected with monkeypox. Emphasis on high-risk groups refraining from having sex with … Read more

Healthcare of Thai Workers Returning from Unrest in Israel: Updates from Ministry of Public Health

Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Discussing the health care of Thai people who have returned from the unrest situation in Israel, Dr. Surachoke Tangwiwat, Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health. As Commander of the Medical and Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC), he reported on the progress that yesterday … Read more

Ministry of Public Health Campaign: Intensifying Vaccination in Border Cities

Ministry of Public Health Campaign: Intensifying Vaccination in Border Cities

The Ministry of Public Health began a campaign to intensify vaccination in border cities. This measure is intended to provide protection to the population against diseases that could enter from neighboring countries and that can be prevented with vaccines available in the Expanded Immunization Program (EPI). In dialogue with La Nación-Nación Media, the director of … Read more

Department of Medical Services Launches Cancer Warrior: Spreading Knowledge and Support for Comprehensive Cancer Services

Department of Medical Services Launches Cancer Warrior: Spreading Knowledge and Support for Comprehensive Cancer Services

The Department of Medical Services is preparing to launch Cancer Warrior to support comprehensive cancer services on Oct. 19, revealing that it has gradually trained teams of doctors and nurses, aiming to have one team in every health zone. Hoping to spread knowledge and help with cancer throughout the country, reducing concentration in Bangkok, ready … Read more

Ministry of Public Health: 15 Thais Returning from Israel with Injuries and Wheelchair Assistance

Ministry of Public Health: 15 Thais Returning from Israel with Injuries and Wheelchair Assistance

Ministry of Public Health reveals 15 Thais returned from Israel on the first flight, 4 injured, 2 found to have been shot in the leg and knee. Must use a wheelchair. After reaching Bamras Institute Physical and mental health will be screened. If it is not convenient, you can request to stay with relatives first. … Read more

Influenza Cases on the Rise: Doctor Chonnan Urges Vaccination for at-risk Groups

Influenza Cases on the Rise: Doctor Chonnan Urges Vaccination for at-risk Groups

“Doctor Chonnan” reveals that influenza patients are continuously increasing. It was stated that since the beginning of the year, 180,000 cases have been found, with 4 deaths. It is recommended that people in 7 at-risk groups get vaccinated against influenza to help reduce the risk. 2 October 2023 Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health … Read more

The Importance of Wearing Masks to Prevent Respiratory Infections: Rising Influenza Cases in Thailand

The Importance of Wearing Masks to Prevent Respiratory Infections: Rising Influenza Cases in Thailand

Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) said that after Thailand Announcement of COVID-19 disease It is a contagious disease that must be monitored. Since 1 Oct. 2022, people have chosen to wear masks voluntarily. It was found that the trend of respiratory infectious diseases especially influenza increased more than … Read more

National Oral and Dental Health Campaign: Promoting a Healthy Mouth in a Healthy Body

National Oral and Dental Health Campaign: Promoting a Healthy Mouth in a Healthy Body

It continues until the end of this month 09/16/2023 at 17:08 (Doha time) The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care, is implementing the national oral and dental health campaign, which will continue until the end of this month. The campaign, which focuses on general oral and dental … Read more

COVID-19 Guidelines and Precautions for Smallpox Prevention in Bangkok

COVID-19 Guidelines and Precautions for Smallpox Prevention in Bangkok

Mrs. Lertlak Leelasawang, Director of the Medical Office (MD), Bangkok, spoke about the preparations for the hospitals under its jurisdiction. Bangkok supports care for smallpox patients in Bangkok. After finding an increase in outbreaks among youth and the MSM group, The Department of Disease Control has prepared guidelines for disease prevention. Ministry of Public Health … Read more

Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Campaign: Importance and Benefits

Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Campaign: Importance and Benefits

The president of the Paraguayan Society of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Fernando Galeano, highlighted the incorporation of the tetravalent for vaccination against influenza, for which a massive immunization is expected in the campaign that starts on Monday, April 10. “It is an annual campaign that seeks to lower the incidence and especially the severity of cases … Read more