This project aims to develop a practical guidebook on medical technology development. It is funded by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, and aims to explain the concepts, processes, and outcomes of medical technology development in the Thai context. This guidebook is intended to serve as a reliable internal reference doc

Osteoporosis is one of the major public health problems in Thailand, particularly among postmenopausal women and the continuously increasing elderly population. This condition causes a significant disease burden from fractures, leading to patient disability, reduced quality of life, and high expenditures for both the patients themselves and the hea

Executive summary A visit was conducted to Mwanza, Tanzania from 17 to 18 February 2026 to participate in the Stakeholders Workshop on the Launching of the Delivery of arpraziquantel (arPZQ) in Tanzania. The workshop was organised by the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), the nationa

69403030RU014L0Economic Evaluation,National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM),Thailand

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

Abstract Health economic evaluation is essential for evidence-informed health policy, supporting prioritization of high-value care and optimal resource use. This Perspective synthesizes experiences from the HTAsiaLink network and global literature to demonstrate its role across the technology lif

What is a chatbot? A chatbot is a software application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing to understand user questions and return automated responses, simulating human conversation via websites, application on mobile devices, etc. What are examples of chatbo

This report provides an overview of regional efforts to strengthen HTA capacity across Southeast Asia under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Health Cluster 3 (AHC 3) Work Programme. Led by Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), in collaboration

ABSTRACT This critical review explores the current state of health economic evaluations of community-based public health interventions. Referencing 79 systematic reviews, it highlights the diversity of interventions, target populations, and evaluation methods while identifying promising cost-effe

Executive Summary The 4th Regional Workshop on Advanced Economic Evaluation was held on 23–25 February 2026 at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry, India. The workshop was co-organized by JIPMER, the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, N