MoPH signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to build knowledge and understanding about hepatitis. Increase access to drug screening and effective treatment Aims to eradicate the disease by 2030
Today (April 20, 2022) at the Chainatararenthorn Conference Room Ministry of Public Health Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health presided over the signing ceremony of the memorandum On cooperation in eliminating hepatitis between Dr. Kiatpoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosoom, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, with Dr. Opas Karn Kawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control and Mr. Thanit Wongpiyasathit Deputy Director-General, Department of Local Government Promotion witness
Mr. Anutin said that the Ministry of Public Health has given importance to eliminating hepatitis completely.
from Thailand, with the goal of achieving it by 2030, which requires participation from the sector.
involved in driving quality and equal health promotion and disease prevention The local government organization is regarded as the agency that plays an important role in providing public services to people in the area. according to the policy of decentralization in health
According to the signing of the memorandum of understanding The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Interior will coordinate cooperation. both policy and systematic elimination of concomitant hepatitis. Human resources and local budgets are mobilized for maximum efficiency. along with promoting and supporting the creation of knowledge and understanding of health protection method public care and control of hepatitis as well as increasing access to effective screening tests, drugs and treatments.
Dr. Kiatpoom said that there are now 2.2 million people in Thailand who are chronically infected with hepatitis B.
There are 800,000 people infected with hepatitis C, of which people who are chronically infected with hepatitis B or C are most likely to develop hepatitis C.
Hepatitis, cirrhosis, and subsequent liver cancer and is a major cause of illness and death, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health 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.
Mr. Chaiwat said that the Department of Local Administration Ministry of Interior ready to support
in all dimensions, such as screening for infection referring patients to the treatment system including promoting the participation of civil society in public health to jointly eliminate local hepatitis and lead to the elimination of hepatitis completely from Thailand by 2030 as the goal was finally set.