The development of medical innovation is one of Thailand’s key strategic priorities as outlined in the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023–2027). Milestone 4 identifies Thailand’s ambition to become a high-value medical and wellness hub, with the goal of strengthening the country’s capacity to generate economic value fr

The development of medical innovation is one of Thailand’s key strategic priorities as outlined in the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023–2027). Milestone 4 identifies Thailand’s ambition to become a high-value medical and wellness hub, with the goal of strengthening the country’s capacity to generate economic value fr

Executive Summary Digital health in Korea encompasses a wide range of technologies and services yet lacks a clear legal definition. The Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade (KIET) classifies digital health into hardware, software, and service categories, reflecting the diverse lan

HITAP is working with partners to support the Kenyan Ministry of Health to institutionalise health priority setting at the national level of the health system. A relationship between the Kenyan Mininstry of Health and the Thai Ministry of Public Health has been formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration focuses on hel

Vietnam is one of the countries that are on the journey to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). With the Health Insurance Law enacted in 2008, and master plan for UHC approved by the prime minister in 2013 addressing some important issues including prioritizing healthcare provided to the populat

This report summarizes the study visit of delegates from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Ghana to the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), Thailand between 28 October and 1 November 2024.   The report has been prepared by Dr. Brandon Chua and M

Economic Impact on Health-Care Costs Related to MajorDiseases Including HIV/AIDS due to Alcohol Drinking among Thai Populations. Prapag Neramitpitagkul 1,2 Chanida Lertpitakpong 2 Jomkwan Yothasamut 2 Montarat Thavorncharoensap 1,2 Usa Chaikledkaew 1,2 Yot Teerawattananon 2 1Department of Pharm

Pritaporn Kingkaew1,*, PitsaphunWerayingyong1, San San Aye2, Nilar Tin3, Alaka Singh4, Phone Myint2 and Yot Teerawattananon1 1Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand, 2Department of Health Planning and 3Department of He

Abstract Background: The consumption of herbal and food supplements attributing to health expenditures in Thailand has been increasing over the years. However, information on herbal and food supplement products can make it difficult for some people with limited health literacy to use. Evidence fr

Digital health is an umbrella term that includes all healthcare services that are provided by ICT. From one’s personal wearable devices to the use of big data and AI in healthcare come under digital health’ Under the umbrella of digital health technology, various sub-groups such as electronic