This cost-utility analysis was conducted as the result of a request from the Subcommittee for Development of the NLEM to provide information on the long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the screening of osteoporosis and its medical management. This information was then used to inform the Subcommittee regarding the selection of osteoporo

The objective of this study is to determine the possibility of organizational development of the HITAP for stability and suitability to accommodate workload and manpower which are likely to increase in the future. The results indicate that the current HITAP’s positions, government and independent organization, are appropriated in Thai setting.201

Cervical cancer is a major cause of health burden in Thailand. However, the composite of cost of treatment among cervical cancer patients has not been studied. The objective of this study is to estimate the life-time treatment costs and quality of life among different diagnostic staging of invasive cervical cancer in Thailand using the social viewp

Thailand faces severe fine particulate matter (PM2.5) annually. In Bangkok, only 14.6% of children’s bedrooms had air purifiers in 2023, while over 78% of households lacked them in 2021. Adoption is constrained by costs, standards, housing structures, maintenance, and behavior. National ce

The Thai Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) launched the “Quick Win” campaign in 2023, aimed at providing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among unvaccinated girls aged 11 to 20. This campaign increased vaccination coverage from 45% to 80% for girls who received at least one dose. The inc

Bongkoch Goeke holds a Bachelor\'s degree in English from Chiang Mai University and a Master\'s degree in English Linguistics and Literature from Osnabrück University, Germany. She began working with the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP) as an Executive Assistant in 2020. She has extensive experience in coordi

The report summarises a visit to Tanzania and has been prepared by Mr. Panupong Chaowanasawat and Dr. Brandon Chua from the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), Thailand. The study visit was supported by the Access and Delivery Partnership (ADP), led by the Unite

The application “Clubhouse” has phenomenally shaken the world of social media, with an increase of 5 million active users within 2 months. The platform interests us with an unorthodox way of socialising, a voice-only interaction without visualised media. Some may see it as a weakness of this applica

Dr. Arpaporn Sutipatanasomboon is experienced in cell biology and molecular genetics research and is a registered patent agent with the Thailand Department of Intellectual Property. Her passion is to integrate early health technology assessment and intellectual property management to support decision makers, innovators and promote access to innovat

Dr. Teerawat Wiwatpanit is a biomedical scientist by training. His expertise includes early health technology assessment, innovation development, and biomedical engineering for disease modeling and drug testing. He is passionate about promoting an efficient innovation landscape and translating scientific discoveries into practical healthcare soluti