The Latest Breaking News from Department of Disease Control

Airports across Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India

Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan rush to detect and prevent spread of Nipah virus from travellers

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Thailand Reports Suspected Case Of New Mpox Strain

The patient landed in Bangkok on August 14 and was sent to hospital with mpox symptoms the following morning, said Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, head of the kingdom's Department of Disease Control.

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2024

Nearly half of new HIV cases among young people

Nearly half of the 9,000-plus new HIV infections in Thailand each year are people aged between 15-24 years old, according to the Department of Disease Control.

Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2023

Public warned after dengue fever spikes in Jan; 1 dead

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people to guard against the spread of dengue fever after 2,683 cases were reported during the month of January.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Centre to offer paid vaccination service to foreigner visitors

Paid coronavirus vaccination services for foreign visitors are now available at the Bang Rak Medical Centre in Sathon district, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023

Chinese don't pose Covid threat: DDC

The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new Covid-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023

Country gets set for China arrivals

When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023

‘Brain-eating amoeba’ not contagious, says DDC

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said a brain disease caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as "brain-eating amoeba", is not contagious between people.

Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022

DDC allays amoeba fears

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said a brain disease caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as "brain-eating amoeba", is not contagious between people.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

It was a battle to stay healthy

Many health issues occurred in 2022 ranging from the easing of Covid-19 control measures, the discovery of the first monkeypox patient and liberalising the cannabis law.

Bangkok Post · Dec 25, 2022