News Forum - Thailand provides over 600,000 free cancer treatments in 9 months

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Under the universal healthcare ‘Gold Card’ scheme, the government of Thailand provided 603,060 free cancer treatments in nine months. The free cancer treatments were provided by the National Health Security Office between October 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, according to Deputy Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek. The number exceeded the government’s expectations by almost double. The government initially predicted that the scheme would provide approximately 339,000 cancer treatments in the fiscal year 2022. Once patients receive a cancer diagnosis, patients consult their doctors about treatment options and are given choices of healthcare providers, facilities and treatments. Depending on the condition and […]

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