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Traditional Medicine Monitoring System for Better Development: Valuable Experiences as an Intern at HITAP

My name is Manilung Nalongsack. I am from Laos and work for Lao-Oxford-Mahosod Hospital- Wellcome Trust Research Unit. I have been doing a one-year internship at Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) since September 2022. Before I joined HITAP, I had two interests, including

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

Navigating Healthcare Innovations: Key Takeaways from the HIPER Symposium 2024 

In a constantly evolving world of healthcare, staying updated and informed about new developments and innovations is essential. The Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organisation in the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, had the opp

Belt and Road: Cross-National Learning to Support Evidence-Informed Practice in Pediatric Healthcare

Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Centre for Children’s Health of China are committed to advancing skills in conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations of medicines. This commitment is evident through a variety of initiatives, including workshops, training, and aca

Cross-Country Conversations: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Experiences from India and Thailand

India has established Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to increase the use of evidence in informing health policy decisions. The Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), a resource hub for HTA and a leading public health institution in India, hosted a workshop titled “Co

Implementing Health Tech for UHC: Real-World Lessons from PMAC 2025

The rapid advancement of technology is reshaping global health, offering new opportunities to strengthen health systems. The Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2025, under the theme of “Harnessing Technologies in an Age of AI to Build a Healthier World,” provided invaluable insights into the com

Is AI the Answer? Exploring the Challenges and Solutions of AI in Strengthening Health Systems: Insights from PMAC 2025

At the recent Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2025, the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) Foundation hosted a side meeting on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This meeting “Is AI a Panacea for the Health Sector? Navigating the Barriers to Ado

Strengthening Health Technology Assessment in Asia: Insights from the 3rd Regional Workshop on Advanced Economic Evaluation Modeling

Countries across Asia are increasingly turning to health technology assessment (HTA) to ensure healthcare decisions are guided by appropriate evidence. However, many still face challenges in institutionalizing HTA, including building technical expertise, applying economic evaluation in decision-maki

After Delay, OxyContin’s Use in Young Is Under Study

To learn how best to prescribe powerful drugs to children, Congress passed a law in the 1990s that rewarded drug makers for conducting clinical studies involving children. Among the incentives for cooperating companies was a possible six-month extension of protection from generic competition after a

F.D.A. Expedites Review of New Uses for Anticlotting Drug

The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to give priority status to its review of three new uses for the anticlotting drug Xarelto, Johnson & Johnson announced Monday.The company is asking the agency to approve the drug to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and to prevent recu
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