Dr. Weeraphan Questions NHSO Board on PCV Vaccine's Incomplete Nationwide Coverage

MGR Online•General•3h ago

Reader Briefing

A prominent health influencer, Dr. Weeraphan, has raised concerns about the National Health Security Office's (NHSO) board resolution regarding the PCV vaccine, questioning why it will only be implemented in pilot areas instead of nationwide.

•Dr. Weeraphan, a neurosurgery specialist and health influencer, criticized the NHSO's communication about PCV vaccine rollout.
•The NHSO board's resolution, made on February 2, is understood to cover only pilot areas, contradicting public expectation of nationwide implementation.
•Dr. Weeraphan highlighted the need for clear communication and equitable access to public health services, particularly for children's vaccination.

Overview

•On February 2, the NHSO board made a resolution regarding PCV vaccinations.
•The NHSO board's resolution was to implement PCV vaccinations in only specific pilot areas, not nationwide.
•This decision contradicts the public's widespread understanding and expectation of immediate nationwide vaccine deployment.
•Dr. Weeraphan cited the need for equitable access to healthcare services as the primary reason for nationwide vaccination.
•Dr. Weeraphan stressed that clear communication is vital to prevent public misunderstanding about the vaccine rollout.
•The NHSO stated that they are in price negotiation for the PCV vaccine to ensure cost-effectiveness for the national budget.
•Following price negotiations, the NHSO will determine operational guidelines with relevant agencies.
•Parents are awaiting clarity on nationwide access to the PCV vaccine for their children's health and well-being.

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Key Quotes

Veerapun Suvannamai

"“Not vaccinating nationwide” but will proceed with pilot vaccinations in specific areas only."

“ไม่ฉีดครอบคลุมทั้งประเทศ” แต่จะดำเนินการฉีดนำร่องเฉพาะบางพื้นที่เท่านั้น

Veerapun Suvannamai

"What the majority of the public wants is for the resolution to be adjusted to enable nationwide vaccination for children, to ensure equitable access to healthcare services."

สิ่งที่ประชาชนส่วนใหญ่ต้องการ คือการปรับมติให้สามารถฉีดวัคซีนแก่เด็กทั่วประเทศ เพื่อให้เกิดความเท่าเทียมในการเข้าถึงบริการสาธารณสุข

Key Entities

Person

Dr. Weeraphan(หมอวีระพันธ์)

A neurosurgery specialist and health influencer who is questioning the NHSO's PCV vaccine policy.

Veerapun Suvannamai

The Facebook account owner and influencer who posted comments criticizing the NHSO's PCV vaccine coverage plan.

Organization

NHSO(สปสช.)ℹ️

The National Health Security Office, which made a resolution regarding PCV vaccine implementation.

Policy

PCV vaccine(วัคซีน PCV)ℹ️

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, the subject of debate regarding its nationwide implementation by the NHSO.