2023-12-31 06:19:00
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Worathanarat, a prominent figure in the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, has taken to Facebook to share some significant insights into the current state of public health in 2023.
In his post, Dr. Teera highlighted several key points, shedding light on the pressing issues that are affecting public health in the country. One of the key points mentioned was the shift in health-tourism-travel policies, signaling the end of an era of dichotomy in this regard.
The post also addressed the widespread impact of marijuana and kratom on all segments of society, including children, youth, adults, and the elderly. Furthermore, Dr. Teera pointed out the alarming rise in crimes, violence, assaults, and psychiatric problems, all of which are linked to drugs, gambling, and corruption at various levels.
Disease outbreaks such as dengue fever, influenza, rabies, and smallpox were also noted to have increased significantly in comparison to previous years, pointing to challenges in disease control and prevention as well as public health behavior.
The post also emphasized the need for the development of a universal health coverage system and the success of educational campaigns for vaccination to prevent cervical cancer in women, which has garnered positive public response.
Dr. Teera also touched upon the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, stressing the disparities in service systems between countries. He also noted a shift in focus towards a more systematic approach to commercial health.
Personnel issues in the public health sector were highlighted as a chronic problem, requiring not only an increase in quantity but also an improvement in working systems, environments, and other welfare and safety measures.
Finally, the post brought attention to the persistent problem of air pollution, particularly PM2.5, which continues to have a serious impact on society and must be addressed urgently.
In concluding his post, Dr. Teera expressed cautious optimism for the public health situation in the latter half of 2023. While acknowledging the numerous challenges that need to be tackled, he also noted that there appears to be a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel. However, he stressed that many of these issues are deeply rooted and will require sustained efforts to address in the long run.]
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