This study aims to assess both the cost and the appropriate medical indications of using Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) under the Thai setting. It also estimates the potential need and supply to meet the need of PET-CT within the next five years. A systematic review and meta-analysis of literature published in the PubMed

An aim of this study is to describe quantitatively and qualitatively progression and findings from the HTA topic selection process recently developed by HITAP. The process involves potential users of HTA information; namely (1) third party payers (public health insurers), (2) national health care program managers (Ministry of Public Health’s Depa

Introduction: The development of new technology to treat patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma has resulted in promising outcomes in terms of extending life and improving quality of life. In Thailand, where health resources are limited, an economic evaluation of such technology would provide useful information for pricing and reimbursement

HITAP, in collaboration with the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health, Tufts Medical Cent, conducted an analysis of existing capacity for conducting economic evaluations in the African region using the Tufts Medical Center CEA Registries. The findings of the study were presented at the PMAC 2020 side meeting “Attain & Sustain

HITAP, in collaboration with the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health, Tufts Medical Cent, conducted an analysis of existing capacity for conducting economic evaluations in the African region using the Tufts Medical Center CEA Registries. The findings of the study were presented at the PMAC 2020 side meeting “Attain & Sustain

Physical Activity at Work (PAW) program is a collaborative research between Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Department of Medical Services (DMS), Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) and Hitotsubashi University. As sedentary behaviours (SBs) are known to be associated with higher risks of all-cause mortality

Situation of Clean Air Rooms and Air Purifiers in Thailand Thailand continues to experience persistent fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (PM2.5), posing significant risks to public health, particularly among vulnerable populations. About 13.6 mill

Benjarin Santatiwongchai is Head of Communication for HITAP. Having studied BSc in Pharmacy from Mahidol University, her knowledge in current and emerging medical technologies and interventions has led her to become involved with Health Technology Assessment. In 2012, she completed her MSc in Health Economics at the University of York. She is now a

The attempt to provide public health insurance in Vietnam began since before the ‘Doi Moi’, an economic reform which happened in 1986, when health care activities were all supported by the government. After the reform, the structure of government support for health care changed to partial support. V

Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health through the International Decision Support Initiative (iDSI) has been working in Vietnam since 2014. iDSI has supported Ministry of Health (MOH) Vietnam in realising Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through a dif