From the stage of The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 in Paris, France. The World Health Organization (WHO) praises Thailand. According to the Global tuberculosis report for the year 2023, it is number one in the world. Regarding access to universal health coverage for tuberculosis, Universal health coverage (UHC), which from the report It was found that among the 30 countries with the highest tuberculosis burden in the world, Thailand has taken care of citizens to receive health services regarding tuberculosis. Equally, with quality and efficiency comprehensive and thorough both in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis
Today (20 November 2023) Dr. Niti Hetanurak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, said that Thailand’s universal health coverage system for tuberculosis It is a state health service that provides fairness to all sections of the population. Everyone in society receives equal health insurance. Both in screening for tuberculosis using chest x-rays. Laboratory diagnostic tests Diagnosis of tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis along with detecting latent infections and providing preventive medicine for tuberculosis to all citizens in the country. including citizens who do not have medical welfare rights Civil servant rights Social security rights or other medical welfare rights provided by the state It is in line with the policy for all citizens in the country to have universal health coverage. Able to access comprehensive tuberculosis health services. Without having to worry about any expenses. To aim for success according to the Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals; SDGs./Target 3.8) by 2030 next
Dr. Niti Hetanurak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, further stated that various rights in the universal health coverage system regarding tuberculosis include tuberculosis screening using chest x-rays. in 7 risk groups of the population, along with laboratory diagnosis AFB acid-resistant sputum examination and Molecular Assay (Xpert) method, tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis diagnosis using TB-LAMP and Line Probe Assay or Real-time PCR methods, as well as detection of latent infection by methods. Detect substance levels Interferon-gamma in the blood (Interferon-gamma release assay: IGRA), including giving people infected with latent tuberculosis to receive the anti-tuberculosis drug Rifapentine + Isoniazid, etc.
As for Dr. Phlin Kamolwat, a qualified doctor from the Department of Disease Control in the field of tuberculosis, acting director of the Tuberculosis Division. who represents Thailand in tuberculosis, The National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) Thailand, at the international conference The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023, said from the meeting stage The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Thailand. According to the Global tuberculosis report for the year 2023, it is number one in the world. Regarding access to universal health coverage in the area of tuberculosis
According to the Global tuberculosis report 2023, it was found that among the 30 countries with the highest tuberculosis burden in the world, Thailand has implemented universal health coverage for tuberculosis, which has always been at the top level in the world. There is care for the people to receive health services regarding tuberculosis. equally, with quality and efficiency including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis. make international acceptance Until the World Health Organization praised and named Thailand number one in the world with the best universal health coverage system for tuberculosis in 2023 on the stage of The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 held in Paris, France. From 13-18 November 2023
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Information from: Tuberculosis Division/Risk Communication Office, Department of Disease Control
November 20, 2023
Tags: Home Department Disease Control
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