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Use of Data in Policies at the Nexus of Climate and Health: Findings from Thailand
Climate change has triggered severe and widespread health crises globally, such as increased mortality rates and reduced productivity due to heatwaves, and heightened risks of infectious diseases driven by shifting climatic conditions. Consequently, it is imperative to integrate climate and environmental data into decision-making processes for heal
The Evaluation of School Health Program in Primary Schools
The objective of school health services is to promote good health and prevent from diseases focusing on school-aged children. The services are implemented through the collaboration of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Education and the local community. There are four scopes of work: 1) Health
The Lancet Commission for Strengthening the Use of Epidemiological Modelling of Emerging and Pandemic Infectious Diseases
We want to hear from you! Based on the description of the Lancet Commission below, please share your inputs on the key issues, challenges or opportunities that should be considered. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR SURVEY or scan the QR code in the following image.----------Epidemiological modelling is an important tool to help public health planners under
How to Choose the Right Clean Air Room and Air Purifier to Stay Safe from PM2.5 in the Household and Public Buildings in Thailand
Situation of Clean Air Rooms and Air Purifiers in Thailand
Thailand continues to experience persistent fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (PM2.5), posing significant risks to public health, particularly among vulnerable populations. About 13.6 mill
The Lancet Commission for Strengthening the Use of Epidemiological Modelling of Emerging and Pandemic Infectious Diseases
Epidemiological modelling is an important tool to help public health planners understand potential disease outcomes in the population. The recent visibility of models and their perceived influence in the decision-making processes surrounding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great d
Carbon Quest
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Think you know your impact? Measure it with Carbon Quest!Your Mission: Understand and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.Step into Carbon Quest- a fun educational game available in both Thai and English.- Explore how your everyday choices impact the environment.- C
A protocol for a systematic literature review of economic evaluation studies of interventions to address antimicrobial resistance
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Background
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is accelerated by the widespread and often indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment. In 2015, the World Health Organization recognised AMR as one of the top ten global health threats, due to its potential to n
Framework to guide the use of mathematical modelling in evidence-based policy decision-making
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significance of mathematical modelling in decision-making and the limited capacity in many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, we studied how modelling supported policy decision-making processes in LMICs during the pand
Concept Note: HTA guideline Project (A stepwise guide for HTA guideline development)
The focus of HTA in this project is HTA for benefit package design. The main output will be a step-by-step guide for HTA methods and/or process guideline development, starting from key considerations in the initial phase to support the set-up of a conducive environment for good HTA, steps to follow
Indian TB cases ‘can’t be cured’
Concern over drug-resistant strains of TB is growing, with similar ‘incurable’ TB emerging in Italy and Iran. Doctors in Mumbai said 12 patients had a “totally drug resistant” form of the infection, and three have died.The Indian Health Ministry is investigating the cases and has sent a team of doct
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