This study marks Thailand’s first application of Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA), demonstrating that the concept of “equity” can be incorporated into economic evaluation. The analysis examines dialysis options, namely peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD), for patients

Abstract The role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is evolving. Once seen primarily as a gatekeeper, HTA is increasingly viewed as a potential shaper of health system transformation. The first plenary session of the HTA International 2025 Annual Meeting, explored the potential for HTA to ado

Abstract Managing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in industrial complexes requires clear links between emission sources, atmospheric dispersion, and their contributions to ambient exposure. This study links VOC assessment and cost-effectiveness analysis to support emission management in

Highlights • Storage tanks and wastewater treatment systems were identified as the primary sources of benzene and 1,3-butadiene emissions. • AERMOD modeling showed VOC hotspots near industries, exposing nearby communities despite overall regulatory compliance. • Traffic emissions alone exceeded

This project aims to develop a practical guidebook on medical technology development. It is funded by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, and aims to explain the concepts, processes, and outcomes of medical technology development in the Thai context. This guidebook is intended to serve as a reliable internal reference doc

Osteoporosis is one of the major public health problems in Thailand, particularly among postmenopausal women and the continuously increasing elderly population. This condition causes a significant disease burden from fractures, leading to patient disability, reduced quality of life, and high expenditures for both the patients themselves and the hea

The development of medical innovation is a key strategic priority of Thailand under the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, which aims to position the country as a hub for high-value medical and healthcare services. However, despite the continuous growth of medical research in Thailand, many innovations have not successfully progres

BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 – At the Best Western Chatuchak Hotel, the Environmental Economics Unit (E2U) of the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), alongside national energy and environmental partners, hosted a milestone seminar: “Comprehensive Assessment of Co-bene

Thailand’s health system is facing challenges from resource constraints including limited budgets, shortages of health professionals, and restricted access to essential medical equipment. At the same time, the system continues to provide low-value care (LVC), which not only fails to deliver meaningf

Executive summary A visit was conducted to Mwanza, Tanzania from 17 to 18 February 2026 to participate in the Stakeholders Workshop on the Launching of the Delivery of arpraziquantel (arPZQ) in Tanzania. The workshop was organised by the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), the nationa