Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?
YesThe commitments are incorporated into:
Policy
At the National, Local level
Explanation:
The Ministry of Public Health coordinates national preparedness and response to epidemics and pandemics according to International Health Regulations (IHR). To provide local and prompt detection and intervention, the Royal Thai Government mobilizes health volunteers and actively engages local communities in knowledge dissemination, public awareness raising, and multi-sectoral coordination between health actors, contributing to Thailand’s resilient health infrastructure that is effective and responsive to health challenges.
Following the Covid-19 pandemics, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Ministry of Interior has updated and adapted operational guidelines on multiple disaster so to be able to respond to epidemics and pandemics more effectively in different settings.
The Thai Red Cross Society played a crucial role alongside public authorities in providing health and medical services, medical and personal protective equipment, and research support under the Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Diseases Clinical Center. Importantly, the Thai Red Cross Society also provided Covid-19 vaccination for Thai and non-Thai vulnerable individuals residing in the country, and assisted in the procurement and distribution of vaccines to other countries in need.
Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?
YesPartner with:
National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
Government and/or public authorities
Examples of cooperation:
A whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach is at the core of Thailand’s response to epidemics and pandemics, including Covid-19.
(Same as details provided above)
Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?
NoHave the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?
YesType of Impact:
Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened
Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient
Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced
Details about the impact:
Following the Covid-19 pandemics, greater prioritization has been attached to public health and pandemic preparedness and response capacity, which requires a whole-of-society approach and partnerships between all sectors.
Government and partners also work towards more targeted approach while prioritizing groups that are vulnerable and with high health risks in tackling epidemics and pandemics.