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Health innovations advanced with ‘Early Health Technology Assessment’

13 Sept 09:43 Key points summarised by AI

Early Health Technology Assessment (Early HTA) is a crucial tool designed to evaluate the potential impact and market viability of health innovations at their initial development stages, aiming to reduce investment risks.
Promoted at a collaborative workshop by the HITAP Foundation, NUS, and leading Thai agencies, Early HTA seeks to advance medical innovation in Thailand by enhancing commercialization and boosting confidence in R&D investments.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the event, formalizing collaboration to leverage Early HTA for guiding policymakers, scaling innovations, managing healthcare costs, and potentially influencing other ASEAN countries in technology evaluation.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.