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Ministry looks into Mor Prom data discrepancies

An investigation into data verification and system errors within the Mor Prom mobile app will be mounted after more than 10,000 users lodged complaints regarding inaccurate medical records, the Ministry of Public Health says.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Ministry of Public Health Unites All Sectors to Advance Lung Health in Thailand

The Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, has joined forces with all parties to advance Thailand’s lung health agenda through the “Lung Health Policy Forum: Breathing Matters - A Policy Vision for Stronger Lung Health for Thai People”. The forum aims to accelerate action on lung cancer and…

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Thailand spent B444bn in 3 years to fight pandemic

Thailand spent a total of 444 billion baht ($12.8 billion) on public health during the three years of the pandemic to contain the spread of Covid-19 and vaccinate its population, according to the Ministry of Public Health.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

State computers littered with online gambling links

Authorities are facing a huge challenge as they try to clean up the computer systems of government organisations, after finding millions of links to online gambling websites.

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2023

NGOs resume some Afghan operations with women workers

Three foreign aid groups restore work in health sector after Taliban bans women from working with NGOs in Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023

Cannabis guide for tourists issued

The Ministry of Public Health has issued a guide titled “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand” to improve visitors’ understanding about what they can and cannot do with cannabis in the country.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023

Curbs likely for Chinese arrivals

The Ministry of Public Health looks set to propose reviving Covid-19 screening measures for international travellers, with extra steps for those from China, as the latter reopens its borders.

Bangkok Post · Dec 30, 2022

Govt girds for China visit influx

The government is gearing up to welcome Chinese tourists back after Beijing decided to lift travel curbs earlier than expected.

Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022

It was a battle to stay healthy

Many health issues occurred in 2022 ranging from the easing of Covid-19 control measures, the discovery of the first monkeypox patient and liberalising the cannabis law.

Bangkok Post · Dec 25, 2022

Organon prioritises cross-sectoral collaboration to drive 'Smart Families' progress

Unintended pregnancy remains a significant global health issue. A recent UNFPA report suggesting nearly half of all pregnancies, totaling 121 million each year worldwide, are unintended and more than 160 million women have limited access to contraceptives.

Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022