Category: Health

  Medical professionals continue to extol the virtues of what has been dubbed the “queen of vegetables,” an affordable and accessible staple in every Thai kitchen. However, the question remains: how can one maximize the health benefits derived from this nutritious produce? It is common knowledge that vegetables are beneficial to health. The World Health Organisation…

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  Bangkok’s health department foresees a severe surge in three diseases, characterized by high infection rates. To address this, they are intensifying monitoring for an additional 12 diseases. Preparations are in progress to manage patients, prevent infections, and secure treatment drugs and vaccines. In 2024, the Health Department of Bangkok anticipates a notable outbreak of…

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  This year, Thailand has witnessed a dramatic increase in influenza cases, showing a fivefold surge compared to last year’s monthly averages. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public about the illegal smuggling of antiviral medications falsely labeled as oseltamivir into the country. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, a faculty member at Chulalongkorn University’s…

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  Thailand has confirmed the presence of the Omicron sub-variant HK.3, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS). This new strain of Covid-19 has been identified in two family members, and the DMS has not yet determined its rate of transmission and severity compared to previous variants. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, the head of DMS,…

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  A prominent medical expert’s page has issued a warning against the unnecessary use and prescription of antibiotics. This alert comes in response to a recent case in which a patient, initially diagnosed with influenza, was given antibiotics and subsequently experienced stomach pain and diarrhea. The incident, reported today by the Hospital Tales page, disclosed…

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  The Public Health Office (PHO) in Thailand reported 33 fatalities caused by dengue fever. The total number of documented dengue cases in the country stands at 27,377, with 33 deaths attributed to the infection. According to Panaporn Harnhiam, an expert from the Khlong Yai District PHO in Trat province, there have been 97 cases…

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  The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported a significant increase in the number of dengue fever cases during the first half of this year, nearly tripling the figures from the same period last year. This surge in dengue patients continues to pose a challenge to the healthcare system. Tragically, 33 individuals have lost…

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  Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, the public health permanent secretary, stated that the number of new COVID-19 cases in Thailand and other countries had been steadily decreasing in the past month, resulting in fewer deaths. However, he expressed concern for individuals aged 60 and above and those with pre-existing health conditions, emphasizing that most fatalities occurred…

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  A Thai man experienced an unexplained skin rash, initially suspected to be shingles, but the prescribed treatment did not work. Another hospital later suggested that the rash could be caused by an environmental allergy. The situation gained attention on social media, where users expressed concern and shared their thoughts about this unusual condition. A…

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  In the provinces of Chonburi, Rayong, and Surin, three individuals have lost their lives due to an increase in rabies cases. The cause of these deaths was the absence of proper vaccination after coming into contact with the disease. Additionally, a 28-year-old man from Myanmar died in Tak province after being bitten by a…

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