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Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 3: Time to act: Tackling epidemics and pandemics together (33IC/19/R3) – Thailand

  1. Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

    Yes

    The 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.

  2. Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

    Yes

    Partner 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)

  3. Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

    No
  4. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

    Yes

    Type 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.

  5. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

    Yes
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