Economic evaluation (EE) is a field that is increasingly needed in many countries to support health decision making for priority setting and resource allocation. Although the core concept of EE is simple it is a comparison of at least 2 interventions in terms of costs and benefits – the practicaliti

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Is a HIV vaccine a viable option and at what price? An economic evaluation of adding HIV vaccination into existing prevention programs in Thailand Pattara Leelahavarong1*, Yot Teerawattananon1, Pitsaphun Werayingyong1, Chutima Akaleephan2, Nakorn Premsri3, Chawetsan Namwat3, Wiwat Peerapatanapoki

Economic Evaluation of Policy Options for Prevention and Control of Cervical Cancer in Thailand Naiyana Praditsitthikorn,1,2 Yot Teerawattananon,1,3 Sripen Tantivess,1,3 Supon Limwattananon,3 Arthorn Riewpaiboon,2 Saibua Chichareon,4 Nantakan Ieumwananonthachai5 and Viroj Tangcharoensathien3