Life-saving campaign can also save 22.8 billion baht

The government has launched a nationwide health initiative against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), targeting more than 38 million citizens in a bid to save over 22 billion baht in national healthcare costs.

- APINYA WIPATAYOTIN

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday presided over the launch of this major public health initiative, which aims to provide screening and preventive healthcare services to nearly 40 million Thais to reduce the burden of NCDs.

The government campaign, which kicked off yesterday and will run until Sept 30, is expected to save over 22 billion baht in healthcare costs in fiscal year 2025.