HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition unstable due to severe infection

14 Sept 21:25 Key points summarised by AI

HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition has become unstable due to a severe abdominal infection, which has worsened despite ongoing treatment.
Hospitalized since December 2022 after a cardiac incident, the Princess has faced recurring infection complications, with the current severe one active since April.
The infection, involving inflammation of the large intestine, has caused critical symptoms including low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and abnormal blood clotting.
Despite intensive medical interventions like multiple antibiotics and organ support, her condition continues to deteriorate, indicating an uncontrolled infection impacting several major organs.

WHO urges government to safeguard ThaiHealth funding, health taxes

Yesterday 18:52 Key points summarised by AI

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges the Thai government to maintain stable, long-term funding for the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and preserve the public health benefits of tobacco and alcohol taxation.
This call comes in response to a proposal to replace ThaiHealth's current earmarked tax revenue with potentially less predictable annual budget allocations.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that health taxes are vital public health measures that reduce harmful consumption while generating public revenue.
He lauded ThaiHealth as an internationally recognized model for sustained investment in health promotion and disease prevention, highlighting the significant health, social, and economic benefits of such prevention efforts.