To learn how best to prescribe powerful drugs to children, Congress passed a law in the 1990s that rewarded drug makers for conducting clinical studies involving children. Among the incentives for cooperating companies was a possible six-month extension of protection from generic competition after a

The development of medical innovation is a key strategic priority of Thailand under the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, which aims to position the country as a hub for high-value medical and healthcare services. However, despite the continuous growth of medical research in Thailand, many innovations have not successfully progres

Presentation of Economic Evaluation Results Usa Chaikledkaew MA, PhD*,**, Yot Teerawattananon MD, PhD** * Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok ** Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program, Ministry of Pubic Health, Nonthaburi In Thailand, econom

As countries develop their health systems on the path to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (#LeaveNoOneBehind), many countries are experimenting with the development of a health technology assessment (HTA) agency in order to set priorities for health benefit packages, make go/no go decisions about

Abstract The role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is evolving. Once seen primarily as a gatekeeper, HTA is increasingly viewed as a potential shaper of health system transformation. The first plenary session of the HTA International 2025 Annual Meeting, explored the potential for HTA to ado

At the 67th World Health Assembly in Geneva in May 2014, a resolution was adopted on Health intervention and technology assessment in support of universal health coverage. Prof David Haslam, Chair of NICE, representing the UK Mission Geneva, addressed the Assembly during a panel session on the role

Objective: Implementing national-level vaccination programs involves long-term investment, which can be a significant financial burden, particularly in resource-limited settings. Although many studies have assessed the economic impacts of providing vaccinations, evidence on the positive and negative

Summary The COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely to end until there is global roll-out of vaccines that protect against severe disease and preferably drive herd immunity. Regulators in numerous countries have authorised or approved COVID-19 vaccines for human use, with more expected to be licensed in 20

This report summarizes the meeting on “Improving Priority Antibiotic Access in Thailand and Regional Coordinated Procurement Mechanisms,” held on 7–8 July 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting was convened by the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), in collabora

This project aims to study the health screening system in developed countries and in Thailand in terms of structure, authority and management of the organizations. In addition the market value of health screening services in both public and private sectors in Thailand will be estimated.  201-347-2553health screening,health screening systems,popul