A5077279211- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health Care Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Disaster Response and Management
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Health and Surgery
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Chulalongkorn University
2014-2025
Thai Health Promotion Foundation
2023-2025
Mahidol University
2011-2023
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
2016
University of London
2011-2012
Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
2010-2011
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2009-2011
Harvard University
2004-2010
Ministry of Public Health
2005-2010
University of Macedonia
2007
The article compares the incidence of public healthcare across 11 Asian countries and provinces, testing dominance concentration curves against an equal distribution Lorenz countries. analysis reveals that is prorich in most developing That avoidable, but a propoor easier to realize at higher national incomes. experiences Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand suggest increasing requires limiting use user fees, or protecting poor effectively from them, building wide network health facilities....
BackgroundThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is characterized by much diversity in terms geography, society, economic development, and health outcomes. The systems as well healthcare structure provisions vary considerably. Consequently, the progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) these countries also varies. This paper aims to describe UHC ASEAN discuss how regional integration could influence UHC.DesignData reported this were obtained from published literature,...
The COVID-19 pandemic had an inequitable and disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, reversing decades of progress toward healthy populations poverty alleviation. This study examines various programmatic tools policy measures used by governments to support during the pandemic. A comparative case 15 countries representing all World Health Organization's regions offers a comprehensive picture with varying income statuses, health system arrangements public measures. Through...
Abstract Background The tiered sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax was implemented in Thailand to encourage industries reduce sugar content beverages, and consequently consumption the population. aim of study is explore expected impact new SSB policy Thailand, a middle-income country Asia, other alternative policies on oral health outcomes as measured by prevalence severity dental caries among Thai Methods A qualitative system dynamics model that captures complex interrelationships tax,...
Since 2003, Asia-Pacific, particularly Southeast Asia, has received substantial attention because of the anticipation that it could be epicentre next pandemic. There been active investment but earlier review pandemic preparedness plans in region reveals translation these strategic into operational is still lacking some countries those with low resources. The objective this study to understand programmes, health systems context, and challenges constraints specific six Asian namely Cambodia,...
Background. One of the key concerns in determining appropriateness establishing a measles eradication goal is its potential impact on routine immunization services and overall health system. The objective this study was to evaluate accelerated elimination activities (AMEAs) systems 6 countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
Health care planning for pandemic influenza is a challenging task which requires predictive models by the impact of different response strategies can be evaluated. However, current preparedness plans and simulations exercises, as well freely available simulation previously made policy makers, do not explicitly address availability health resources or determine shortages on public health. Nevertheless, feasibility systems to implement measures interventions described in trained exercises...
Elimination and eradication initiatives are generally delivered through a vertical approach, which can potentially hamper health systems. We propose 3 approaches by measles initiative ensure that systems left strengthened when the goal has been accomplished. First, focus should be placed on strengthening routine vaccination, could generate positive trickle-up effects other primary care services. Second, increased integration with multifunctional services emphasized. Third, efforts made to...
Background Southeast Asia has been the focus of considerable investment in pandemic influenza preparedness. Given wide variation socio-economic conditions, health system capacity across region is likely to impact varying degrees on mitigation operations. We aimed estimate and compare resource gaps, potential mortalities associated with those for responding within between six territories Asia. Methods Findings collected data from Cambodia, Indonesia (Jakarta Bali), Lao PDR, Taiwan, Thailand...
Since the end of its internal conflict in 1998, Cambodia has experienced tremendous developments social, economic and health sectors, with government embarking on substantial reforms financing. Health equity funds that have improved access to public services for poor people gradually been extended entire country. Using World Organization's methods analysis healthcare expenditure household survey data from 2004, 2009 2014 Cambodian Socio-Economic Survey, we assessed trends reported illness,...
Faced with a backdrop of an increasing chronic disease burden from ageing global population compounded rising healthcare costs, health systems are required to implement cost-effective, safe and equitable care through efficient service delivery models. One approach achieving this is Starfield's 4Cs primary (PHC), which delineates the key attributes high-performing PHC system that upholds pillars coordination, first contact care, continuity comprehensive care. Therefore, study aims explore...
Hypertension (HT) is a major risk factor, and accessible effective HT screening services are necessary. The coverage framework an assessment tool that can be used to assess health service performance by considering target population who need receive quality service. aim of this study measure hypertension at the provincial level in Thailand. Over 40 million individual records 2013 were acquired. Data on blood pressure measurement, assessment, diagnosis follow up analyzed. effectiveness was...