What is the e-Living Will? Why is it Important? Source Policy Watch: https://policywatch.thaipbs.or.th/article/life-86 The 'e-Living Will,' also known as a letter of intent, is gaining attention in Thai society. Rooted in the principle of individual rights, it allows people to articulate their preferences for medical treatment at...
Thailand adopts 'Living Will,' protecting right to dignified death for elderly Source the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University (Press Release, January 2025), Matichon Thailand's annual birth rate has drooped below 500,000 for the first time in 75 years. The decline continues despite the government's 'Give...
Mercy or taboo? Thailand navigates debate on end-of-life decisions Source By Thai PBS World’s General Desk, https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/mercy-or-taboo-thailand-navigates-debate-on-end-of-life-decisions/55896 Credit to Thai PBS World, December 23,2024 Photo credit to Post Today Though euthanasia is still illegal in Thailand, the conversation around end-of-life care is shifting. Terminally ill patients now have the...
Source: https://theactive.thaipbs.or.th/news/publichealth-20241127 and NHCO Thailand Representatives from the international networks and other countries have reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing social participation for universal health coverage (UHC) and well-being, emphasizing their readiness for global collaboration. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health highlighted the importance of including vulnerable and...
Education Ministry launches new initiative through school health charters to improve student well-being focusing on e-cigarette and bullying prevention Photo Credit : Thai PBS (2024, March) Source: ThaiRat, Thai PBS, Prachachat NEWS The Ministry of Education (MoE) will spearhead a new educational health system program, driving the recently...
Thai UHC 2024 Journey Workshop fosters Health Promotion exchange among 10 Asian Countries Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024: ThaiHealth, Thailand National Health Commission Office (NHCO) and Co-Host Agencies Welcomed 10 Asian Countries to Share Experience in Advancing Health Promotion and Health Systems Strengthening while Reducing Public...
Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 Health Promotion: A Transformative Path Towards Sustainable Health and Well-being 4-8 November, 2024 at Thai Health Center, Bangkok, Thailand Background of the workshop Universal health coverage (UHC) ensures everyone has access to essential health services without financial burden, covering everything from prevention to palliative...
Meghalaya Health Minister visits NHCO Thailand to discuss public policy strategies Photo by NHCO Media Health Minister of Meghalaya, India, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh visited Thailand’s National Health Commission Office (NHCO) on September 12, 2024. Accompanied by Mathu Ramachandran, Counsellor at the Indian Embassy in Bangkok, representatives...
17th National Health Assembly The NHA Organizing Committee has announced that the 17th National Health Assembly (NHA 17) will be held from November 27-28, 2024, under the theme "The New Wealth for Health" To enhance social participation from stakeholders nationwide and adapt to the new normal,...
Participatory public policies: A key to evidence-based policymaking Photo by EPHP2024 organizing committee The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) Thailand emphasized the importance of participatory public policy tools in linking evidence to policy during the "Bringing Evidence to Public Health Policy" (EPHP) 2024 Conference at the Indian...