The Thai healthcare system faces pressure to fund high-cost new branded pharmaceuticals. Paying more may encourage innovation with positive implications for future population health, but it also means less money is available to fund other healthcare with negative implications for current population health. Recent work in the UK estimated, for the f

This project aims to support HITAP ’s capacity building strategy through individual capacity development schemes, for instance, participating in academic conferences, or providing an opportunity to work in and learn from other health technology assessment (HTA ) organizations. In addition, this project included international networking with leadi

Mr. Nathanonl Dissakorntharavanij is currently a Research Assistant at the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP). He specializes in environmental economics and public policy analysis, with a focus on utilizing data and empirical evidence to support policy decision-making at the intersection of health and climate change.Mr. N

Abstract During COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine was a strategy to facilitate healthcare service delivery minimizing the risk of direct exposure among people. In Thailand, the National Health Security Office has included telemedicine services under the Universal Coverage Scheme to support social d

Using Economic Evaluation in Policy Decision-Making in Asian Countries: Mission Impossible or Mission Probable? Jomkwan Yothasamut1 Sripen Tantivess1,2 Yot Teerawattananon1,2 1Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi,Thailand 2Health I

Yot Teerawattananon, Alia Luz* , Songyot Pilasant, Suteenoot Tangsathitkulchai, Sarocha Chootipongchaivat, Nattha Tritasavit, Inthira Yamabhai and Sripen Tantivess Abstract Background: It is very challenging for resource-limited settings to introduce universal health coverage (UHC), particular

KEY MESSAGES • Thailand uses co-production of evidence, based on the concept of the “triangle that moves the mountain,” to support health policy making • The annual national health assembly is a key platform for interactions between multiple stakeholders to adopt resolutions through consensus •

Abstract During COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine was a strategy to facilitate healthcare service delivery minimizing the risk of direct exposure among people. In Thailand, the National Health Security Office has included telemedicine services under the Universal Coverage Scheme to support social d

On January 23rd, just one day after joining HITAP, I was presented with an opportunity to travel to Bangkok for the renowned annual Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC). The PMAC 2024, hosted at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre from January 22nd-27th, 2024, proved to be an enlight

Access to effective and affordable antibiotics remains a major challenge globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To address this, SECURE, a global initiative led by World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) aims to work with countries to pioneer new approaches to ensur