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Rural Doctor Society asks PM to stop ATK procurement from China’s Lepu Medical Technology

13 Sept 10:26 Key points summarised by AI

The Rural Doctor Society (RDS) urges the Prime Minister to halt the Government Pharmaceutical Organization's (GPO) contract with China's Lepu Medical Technology for 8.5 million antigen test kits (ATKs).
RDS criticizes the GPO for prioritizing the lowest price over World Health Organization (WHO) quality standards in its ATK procurement process.
The US FDA previously warned against Lepu Medical Technology's rapid test kits due to serious performance concerns and a high risk of false results, leading to their withdrawal from the US market.
RDS emphasizes that inaccurate ATKs risk delayed diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, severe health consequences, and further COVID-19 transmission, advocating for high-quality, WHO-standard kits.

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.