Thailand and the United States Commemorate 190 Years of Relations between the Two Countries, Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of SARS Both human-to-human and animal-to-human, the CDC insists on a booster injection of the COVID vaccine, especially over the age of 65, even though the outbreak tends to improve.
On March 14, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health (Sor. Sor.) spoke following bringing Mr. Robert F. Godek, Ambassador of the United States. Dr. Rochel Walenski, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and his team visited Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute that Thailand and the United States have had cooperation in health for 43 years. know Expertise and a variety of information regarding disease prevention and control Especially during COVID 19, it not only develops the ability to prevent and control the disease at the national level. also expanding to regional and global levels
On the occasion of celebrating the 190th anniversary of Thai-US relations, the Thai Ministry of Public Health by Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute therefore invited the ambassador of the United States Dr. Carlo Urbani, the first World Health Organization doctor, to publicly warn the public to prepare for SARS before it becomes available. Infected and receiving treatment at Bamras Institute is the first patient in Thailand and died in 2003, as well as to commemorate his connection to public health Taking lessons from Thailand’s infection control, such as treating the first cases of COVID-19, preparing to counter emerging and reoccurring infectious diseases in the future and continuing cooperation for global health security.
Mr. Robert F. Godek noted that the two countries have a multidimensional cooperation. One of them is the CDC and the Thai Ministry of Health over the decades. Helping to strengthen security, equality, access to health services. therefore establishing one of the largest offices outside the United States in Thailand. For example, in 2016, the CDC supported Thailand to become the first country to be certified by the World Health Organization as a “non-climatic” country. Able to successfully stop the transmission of HIV from mother to child, or in 2021, join the research to create effective antiretroviral drugs before exposure to HIV, and in the past 3 years have been working closely to keep people safe from covid Support Thailand as a leader in contact tracing Implementing various control measures in Bangkok, supporting blood testing for those in crisis Developing a network to evaluate the effectiveness of COVID and influenza vaccines.
“Many achievements At-risk children can grow up healthy. Families have access to life-saving medicines. parents go to work Grandparents can take care of their children. Millions of people are healthy and enjoying their daily routines because of this partnership. On the occasion of the 190th anniversary of our relationship, we are not only looking at past successes. but also looking to the future for new approaches To improve people’s quality of life, “said Mr. Roberts.
enhancing health security
Dr. Rochelle said On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of SARS, the Bamras Institute played a key role in Thailand’s SARS response while treating Dr. Carlo, who was the first to identify SARS as a new, highly contagious disease. in memory of Dr. Carlo and all those affected by the disease and who died Remembering the personnel who risked their lives to treat patients. and lessons learned from outbreaks such as surveillance systems to identify public health threats. infection control guidelines to protect patients and caregivers Build the capacity to respond effectively. to quickly control the outbreak before it becomes a serious threat Today, I look forward to visiting the special ward built in Bamras Institute. to take care of patients with infectious diseases that spread easily It was organized around the care of Dr. Carlo, and the other was the importance of communicating with the public regarding the outbreak. In order to protect themselves and loved ones and communities from being affected. Asia is the epicenter of many emerging infectious diseases. Whether it’s the Nipah virus, SARS, avian influenza, including COVID, the CDC and the Ministry of Public Health have been working together for many years, such as training field epidemiology experts. Enhance the potential of the laboratory and disease investigation Established a modern emergency operations center It not only helps Thailand to effectively respond to infectious disease outbreaks in Thailand. but also to build a reputation among ASEAN member nations and other countries as well
“We must continue to step up our health security measures. to prepare for future global health crises Confirmed to work with Thailand and ASEAN Since the prevention and control of diseases such as malaria, HIV, influenza, respiratory infections from other viruses. and threats to public health where we cannot protect one country If we don’t protect all countries at the same time, “said Dr. Rochelle.
A booster vaccination is still needed.
When asked regarding the COVID-19 situation and booster vaccination Dr. Rochelle said Although the number of infections and deaths is reduced. due to increased immunity from both vaccines and infections Despite the good prospects But I want everyone to continue receiving booster vaccination. Like the Bivalent vaccine by picking up at the hospital, which when it’s close to winter, there is an increased chance of infection. More people will come to receive the service. by asking people aged 65 and over to get booster doses The development of vaccines is moving forward all the time. not only covid But it’s the whole family of corona viruses. like developing a flu vaccine For the future, we have to watch out for various dangers. by enhancing the potential of the laboratory Infectious diseases from humans to humans and animals to humans.