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

In the death of Professor Sir Mike David Rawlins, founding chairman of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE), who passed away at 81, the world of health and social care guidance and medicine evaluation community has lost one of its greatest leaders. Over his

(Reuters) – Fewer people infected with HIV globally are dying as more of them get access to crucial antiretroviral drugs, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, the United Nations AIDS program said on Wednesday.The United Nations estimates that about 34 million people are living with the human immunode

Apiwat Piriyapol is a research associate at Medical Innovation Development and Assessment Support (MIDAS). His training was in labour economics with experience in urban health economics. His current interest is in conducting medical technology assessment to promote advanced technology to the healthcare system.

Policymakers across the world are regularly required to make crucial decisions about resource allocation and prioritize interventions – medicine A or medicine B, subsidize heart surgery or expand the immunization program. This process is required to be transparent, accountable a

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing public health challenges worldwide. It occurs when antimicrobials—such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitics—become ineffective against microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. This resistance can le

In 2007, there were an estimated 58 million deaths worldwide and, according to the WHO, more than half of these deaths (35 million) were caused by chronic diseases.  Another study estimates that the number of deaths caused by chronic diseases will rise to 50 million in 2020.  The economic burden of

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

Digital health and Health Information Systems (HIS) are dramatically altering the landscape for health. Thailand achieved Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in 2002. However, the delivery of health services relies heavily on manpower without digitisation, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the lack of adequate digital health platforms in the countr

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