Yot Teerawattananon,1 Sripen Tantivess,1 Pitsaphun Werayingyong,1 Pritaporn Kingkaew,1 Nilar Tin,2 San San Aye,3 Phone Myint3 Abstract Introduction: In 2010, with financial support from the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization’s Health System Strengthening programme, the Government of

Economic Impact on Health-Care Costs Related to MajorDiseases Including HIV/AIDS due to Alcohol Drinking among Thai Populations. Prapag Neramitpitagkul 1,2 Chanida Lertpitakpong 2 Jomkwan Yothasamut 2 Montarat Thavorncharoensap 1,2 Usa Chaikledkaew 1,2 Yot Teerawattananon 2 1Department of Pharm

From Health news. BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19964600)Visiting a doctor for a general check-up is unlikely to lead to a condition needing treatment being identified, but may cause undue stress, say experts.The Danish researchers that carried out the latest review, which involved more than

Rhythma Kaul / Hindustand TimesNew Delhi: India announced the setting up of a Medical Technology Assessment Board (MTAB) that will be one-stop shop to review standards for medicines, vaccines, devices and insurance.The Board’s recommendations will be the last word for health policies and healthcare

WASHINGTON — A wide-ranging surveillance operation by the Food and Drug Administration against a group of its own scientists used an enemies list of sorts as it secretly captured thousands of e-mails that the disgruntled scientists sent privately to members of Congress, lawyers, labor officials, jou

Abstract OBJECTIVES: This article discusses how participatory technology appraisal as part of the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) in Thailand contributes to improving access to essential health services among vulnerable populations. METHODS: Document review was conducted on health technology

Wales’ health minister says it was “entirely appropriate” for her civil servants to be in contact with the author of a report into the NHS.Lesley Griffiths defended emails between senior officials and the academic behind the report.Officials were also challenged about why local health boards thought

Ryan Jonathan Sitanggang is an International Cooperation Officer (ICO) at the International Unit of the HITAP Foundation. He works on strengthening HTA networks and systems across Asia through initiatives such as the Asia HTA Registry, the HTAsiaLink Strategic Plan, and regional capacity-building. His role includes managing partnerships, coordinati

ISPOR 2008 International Fellowship Report: Is it Time to Think Seriously About Making HTA Available in Settings Where There is the Most Need? Yot Teerawattananon Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand Int

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) resolution calling on Member States to work towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC) requires them to prioritize health spending. Prioritizing is even more important as low- and middle-income countries transition from external aid. Countries w