The Department of Health has issued guidelines for preventing Norovirus outbreaks following a recent incident during a school sports week in Klaeng District, Rayong Province. The outbreak affected 1,436 people, including students, teachers, and staff. The department emphasizes the importance of assessing the quality of drinking and utility water and encourages regular handwashing with soap and clean water before and after daily activities.

On November 30, 2024, at the Phra Siwa Conference Room, Asawin Grand Convention Hotel, Dr.med. Prapa Wongphaet, President of the Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association (TMWTA) and Advisor to the Private Hospital Association, presented the prestigious ArokaGO Star Award (5-Star Level) to Seoul Clinic Thailand.

New York —  The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported a groundbreaking approach for treating some women with early-stage breast cancer. These patients may be closely monitored and only undergo surgery or radiation therapy if the cancer progresses.

Canberra — The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released the 2024 Australian Burden of Disease Study, which revealed that being overweight has become the leading modifiable risk factor contributing to disease burden in Australia for the first time. Australians collectively lost 5.8 million years of healthy life in 2024 due to illness and premature death.

The "Mor Lab Panda" Facebook page recently shed light on Norovirus, a gastrointestinal illness that has existed for years. The page highlighted the importance of adhering to the principles of "cooked, hot, and clean" food to prevent infection, noting that there is currently no vaccine for this virus.

During the winter season, the weather tends to be still with light winds and lower temperatures, often coinciding with agricultural burning and forest fires. These conditions trap air pollutants, including PM 2.5, in the atmosphere, leading to higher-than-normal levels of this fine particulate matter. Prolonged exposure can pose significant health risks. PM 2.5 concentrations usually decrease only when weather conditions change, such as during atmospheric clearance or high-pressure systems. Thus, monitoring and prevention of PM 2.5 pollution during winter are crucial to protect our loved ones.