MOPH and PT. signed a cooperation agreement to eliminate hepatitis. Hepatitis B has almost 2.2 million people, 90% can be cured, the other 10% are at chronic risk. Advise to get vaccinated against immunization. Especially the group born before 1992. Hepatitis C is more frightening than 90%, not cured, but there are more drugs found in Isan.
On April 20, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health (MOPH) presided over the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the elimination of hepatitis between Dr. Kiatpoom Wong. Rachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, and Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosoom, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Interior.
Mr. Anutin said that hepatitis is a threat to public health. high chance of death The Ministry of Public Health has set a goal to eradicate hepatitis from Thailand by 2030, where local government organizations play an important role in providing public services to people in the area. With this signing, the MOPH and UTC will coordinate cooperation in terms of policy and operation, mobilize resources, both personnel and local budgets for maximum efficiency. Build knowledge and understanding of health protection method care and control of hepatitis Increase access to screening tests, drugs and treatments. UT will help find, screen, risk groups and send them to the treatment system in hospitals for further care.
Dr. Kiatpoom said that at present, Thailand has 2.2 million people who are chronically infected with hepatitis B and 800,000 hepatitis C. Hepatitis can cause chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. cause sickness and death Department of Disease Control will support academic information. and develop cooperation with network partners in disease surveillance, prevention and control, as well as providing appropriate care for hepatitis-infected persons. Reduce the chance of cirrhosis and liver cancer to reduce premature mortality.
Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, MD. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that collaborating with local government organizations to screen at-risk groups for prompt treatment In the past, there have been pilot projects in 44 areas, 20 provinces with good results. This signing will expand its operations across the country. To contain the goal of reducing hepatitis B morbidity below 95%, from hepatitis C less than 80% and reducing both viral-related diseases less than 65%.
Mr. Chaiwat said that UT now is accelerating action to solve the poverty of Thai people. From the meeting, it was found that People who have hepatitis will cause cirrhosis. and develop into liver cancer which having such health problems especially with those who are the pillars of the family can’t make a living There will be poverty problems. Therefore, the signing of this cooperation This is a good opportunity to be a part of solving the poverty of the people. by the Department of Local Government Promotion ready to support all dimensions such as screening for infection refer patients to the treatment system Promote the participation of civil society in public health to jointly eliminate local hepatitis
Cheewanun Lertpiriyasuwat, MD. Director of the Division of AIDS and STDs said that reducing hepatitis B and C cases is early screening and treatment. By screening for risk groups born before 1992, because people born after 1992 will already receive hepatitis B vaccine in the child benefit package, so those born before 1992 should go for an immune test against the infection. and can be vaccinated against the disease. as husband and wife If any one has the infection, it will be transmitted to each other. and can also be transmitted to children But now there is a vaccine for children.
“There are currently 2.2 million people with hepatitis B and there is no cure yet. But there are medicines to help prevent liver damage. The best way is to filter quickly. and if any group can be vaccinated, they must be vaccinated against As for hepatitis C, there are about 300,000 – 700,000 people, the number is unclear. This group has a drug that can be cured for 12 weeks, which must be screened quickly as well. The symptoms of hepatitis B and C are the same: acute symptoms, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and if the liver is severely damaged. There will be jaundice, yellow eyes, ascites, enlarged belly,” said Dr. Cheewanan.
Dr. Cheewawanan said that The average group of hepatitis B cases in Thailand is 4-5%, of which 90% are cured, but 10% are chronic, and over the course of 20-30 years, 10% may progress to cirrhosis. or liver cancer In contrast to 0.9% of hepatitis C cases in Thailand, 90% are not cured and 10% are cured. However, hepatitis C is more common in some areas. like the northeastern region, found a lot and the Sak Yant group in the past, midwives because they were contacted through blood. intercourse Especially men who love men, so emphasize those who have risky behaviors. or people born before 1992 ask for an immunity test which can be checked in every hospital, but have to pay for it