Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often called “silent killers”, but there is nothing silent about their impact. They remain one of the hardest public health battles to win. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), they cause 43 million deaths worldwide and account for 75% of non-pandemi

Background & RationaleNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 43 million deaths annually and accounting for 75% of all non-pandemic-related mortality globally [1]. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions drive this burden, yet most health systems remain orie

Natthida Malathong received Bachelor’s in Public Health form major of Public Health, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University in 2015. She start working in HITAP’s research assistant sine 2015 to May 2019 and currently working as a Operations Management Associate

Living longer is inevitable. Living better requires policy choices. Happy ageing is achieved through policy impact, not policy volume. ASEAN does not lack ageing policies — it lacks evidence on what works. While many Member States have introduced national plans, pensions, and health programme

Highlights By reviewing 120 Target Product Profiles (TPPs), this study identified key aspects of TPP development processes, stakeholder involvement, common themes, major limitations, and priorities for follow-up research. Health technologies were classified into five categories, and the pr

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

Tuberculosis is caused by bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a significant problem in Thailand as seen that in 2021 Thailand is in the World Health Organization’s list of 30 high-burden countries for tuberculosis. One of the problems about tuberculosis is inaccurate diagnosis due to insufficient sensitivity and specificity of prim

The development of health and medical innovation is a key national strategy for Thailand under the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, which aims to position the country as a high-value medical and wellness hub while reducing dependence on imported medical technologies. The Thai Innovation List was established to promote the commerc

This project evaluates Thailand’s maternal acellular pertussis vaccination policy after its inclusion in the Universal Health Coverage benefit package. Although the vaccine is available free of charge, uptake among pregnant women remained low in 2024. The study combines health economic modelling, budget impact analysis, and quantitative and quali

Background Target Product Profiles (TPPs) serve as strategic tools for planning medical innovation development, facilitating communication with regulators, and developing market access strategies. Modelling can assist TPPs development and provide guidance on defining attributes. This scoping review