PUBLISHED: 3 Mar 2025 at 05: 27
After the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) announced the lifting of the suspension order previously issued on projects ‘ activities and approved reimbursement for expenses incurred during the suspension, cooperation between Thailand and the United States has resumed.
The collaboration is a component of Thailand’s efforts to promote public health, including improving the ability of health personnel, boosting the capacity of the public health system, and Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the permanent secretary of public health.
This cooperation agreement covers 31 non-research tasks for this fiscal year, with a complete expenditure of 279.1 million ringgit.
Following an administrative get from the US government, the US CDC recently issued a Notice of Award informing all functions that actions under funding after January 24 would be terminated, suspended, or restricted.
Activities funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief ( Pepfar ), which were permitted to continue, include those relating to the prevention and treatment of HIV and tuberculosis caused by HIV, such as the purchase of medicines, laboratory tests, storage, and distribution of medical supplies.
Following a ruling from the US District Court in Rhode Island on January 31st, the US CDC issued a fresh see on February 11 announcing the cancellation of the suspension purchase.
He claimed that despite the suspension, numerous projects continued thanks to funding from both domestic and international organizations as well as the support from the private sector and NGOs. According to sources, this made for little upheaval.
According to Dr. Opas, the government furthermore strengthened its internal power during the time, including encouraging medical research and development and adopting technology and innovation to reduce costs and increase efficiency.