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2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers

The 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs) is an international initiative led by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to develop globally consistent methodological guidance for estimating and reporting national emissions of short-lived climate forcers. The report is intended to support co

A protocol for a systematic literature review of economic evaluation studies of interventions to address antimicrobial resistance

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is accelerated by the widespread and often indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment. In 2015, the World Health Organization recognised AMR as one of the top ten global health threats, due to its potential to n

Advancing the Institutionalization of Health Technology Assessment in Bhutan

Welcome to Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon nested amidst the breathtaking grandeur of the Eastern Himalayas. Guided by the concept of the Gross National Happiness, Bhutan’s constitution mandates access to free basic public health services, for both modern and traditional medicine. Nonetheless

California county wants drug makers to pay for pill disposal

(Reuters) – Pharmaceutical companies selling drugs in parts of the San Francisco Bay area would be required to submit plans for incinerating or safely disposing of unused medication under a plan advanced by county officials this week.The measure, billed by supporters as the first of its kind in the

Carbon Quest

Game details Think you know your impact? Measure it with Carbon Quest!Your Mission: Understand and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.Step into Carbon Quest- a fun educational game available in both Thai and English.- Explore how your everyday choices impact the environment.- C

China detains almost 2,000 in fake drug sweep

(Reuters) – Chinese police have detained almost 2,000 people in a nationwide sweep on fake drugs, seizing more than $180 million worth of counterfeit products and destroying some 1,100 production facilities, the public security ministry said on Sunday.The operation, involving around 18,000 police of

Comprehensive assessment of co-benefits and maladaptation of solarisation in Thailand

Thailand’s increasing demand for coal and fossil fuel-based energy has substantial climate, environmental, and public health consequences. In response, the Ministry of Energy has ambitious plans to increase the share of renewable energy to over 50% by 2037. A high priority intervention included in this plan is photovoltaic systems or ‘solarisat

Concept Note: HTA guideline Project (A stepwise guide for HTA guideline development)

The focus of HTA in this project is HTA for benefit package design. The main output will be a step-by-step guide for HTA methods and/or process guideline development, starting from key considerations in the initial phase to support the set-up of a conducive environment for good HTA, steps to follow

Crystal balling into the future: Insights from PMAC side meeting on modelling

On January 23rd, just one day after joining HITAP, I was presented with an opportunity to travel to Bangkok for the renowned annual Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC). The PMAC 2024, hosted at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre from January 22nd-27th, 2024, proved to be an enlight

E^2U Research Unit under HITAP Develops Health Policy Options Based on ‘Environment-Economy’ Relationship

The world is rapidly changing. In mid-2023, NASA found that the average temperature in the Northern Hemisphere was the highest in 170 years, with ice melting 6-7 times faster compared to 25 years ago. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), announced
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