Breast cancer patients to get access to two additional drugs under universal health program

13 Sept 06:52 Key points summarised by AI

Starting December 16th, cancer patients in Thailand will gain direct access to Trastuzumab and Ruxolitinib through the universal health scheme, bypassing the previous pay-first, refund-later system.
Trastuzumab targets rapidly multiplying breast cancer cells, while Ruxolitinib treats Myelofibrosis, a bone marrow cancer; medical professionals must register to utilize these drugs for eligible patients.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.