Thailand awarded by WHO for pioneering fight against trans fats
Thailand was recently recognized by the World Health Organization for its remarkable efforts to eliminate trans fats, joining the country's top five global leaders in this health issue. This recognition highlights Thailand's commitment to improving public health and reducing risk factors for non-communicable diseases, a milestone in their public health policy.
EU wants acceptance of all WHO vaccines
The European Commission proposes that all European countries accept the vaccines approved by the WHO. This should take effect from January 10. Many countries are already doing this on their own initiative. Good news for people injected with Sinovac.
AstraZeneca vaccines from Thailand recognized by WHO
AstraZeneca vaccines produced in Thailand are now recognized by the WHO and therefore accepted by the Netherlands as being fully vaccinated (2 vaccinations).
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question
In my past life, I dealt with cosmetic product testing volunteers. Those volunteers had to be informed in advance in writing about what the trial entailed and what the risks were. The volunteers also had to sign a statement that they were informed of those risks and that they agreed. This is called an “informed consent”.
Thailand's Department of Disease Control is rejecting a WHO idea to allow international travel when someone has a vaccination passport.
Thailand's response to COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) has posted a short video on Facebook outlining how Thailand has responded to the COVID-19 crisis.
WHO recommends only essential dental visits
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling internationally to postpone non-essential oral care until the spread of Covid-19 has sufficiently decreased. The same applies to 'aesthetic interventions' (plastic surgery). That is one of the guidelines that the organization is coming up with to prevent the transmission of the corona virus.
The WHO, a politically corrupt organization? (video)
In one of the articles about the coronavirus, I once asked the question whether the WHO has not become a political organization instead of an organization that should be concerned with the health of the inhabitants of our earth as an independent party. I know the answer, but for those who don't know, this video of 'Zondag met Lubach' may be an eye opener.
Face mask or not?
Is it wise or not to use a mouth mask in this time with the corona virus? The WHO advises against it if you are not sick (without giving a definition of sick). Unfortunately, the WHO does not excel in giving reliable advice. It is a political organization in which not exactly the best qualified people are in charge. Unfortunately.
WHO: Coronavirus outbreak is an international health crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the new Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as an international health crisis on Thursday after urgent consultation. More than 9.600 infections and 213 people have now died in China from the effects of the virus. Nearly a hundred infections have been detected outside China.
How long until particulate matter reaches everyone?
In the Thai and international media, it seems that only Bangkok has to deal with life-threatening smog. The government only calls not to panic, but does not get much further than water cannons and airplanes. A matter of porridge and keeping wet.
Thailand has the most road fatalities in Asean
Thailand has the most road fatalities in ASEAN, according to the WHO's Global Status Report on Road Safety, published Friday.
Global climate change and rising temperatures are exposing countries in the Southeast Asian region to an increased risk of water, food and insect borne diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns.
WHO: Thailand's road safety needs constant attention
Road safety must be permanently on the national agenda in Thailand and not just during long holidays. This urgent advice comes from the World Health Organization WHO.
Diabetes in Thailand: WHO calls for tax on fast food
More and more Thai die from the consequences of diabetes. The World Health Organization WHO therefore calls for higher taxes on fast food and products with a high sugar content to limit non-infectious diseases such as diabetes.
Reader's entry: Thailand second in world road fatality rankings
According to the latest global traffic report for 2012, the WHO reports that there are still 100 road fatalities per 36,2 thousand people per year. That is more than 24.000 deaths every year in Thai traffic. In other words: 66 road deaths on average per day.
Healthcare in Thailand: excellent for tourists
In terms of health, a tourist or expat in Thailand has nothing to fear. The country has excellent healthcare. The hospitals are well equipped, especially the private ones. Most doctors are trained in the US or UK and speak good English