According to the health secretary, the program is expected to gain 100 people over the coming year.
PUBLISHED: 6 Feb 2025 at 15: 53
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has developed a robot-assisted surgery program to increase access to advanced cancer treatment, lower death rates, and raise patients ‘ quality of life.
Between March this year and April 2026, mechanical operation will be provided to roughly 100 cancer patients in partnership with Rajavithi Hospital and other health facilities, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Speaking at an event to mark World Cancer Day 2025 on Tuesday, the chancellor said Thailand data about 140, 000 new cases and 83, 000 deaths from cancer yearly. The government is improving cancer treatment by expanding testing, treatment and rehabilitation.
” We want people to have access to present, high-quality care so they can return to their normal existence faster”, he said. Robot-assisted operation offers more perfection, fewer problems and quicker treatment for patients.
Every year on February 4, World Cancer Day is observed to increase awareness about cancer prevention and treatment. The plan follows the United by Unique design, which emphasizes the value of individual and community attempts in the fight against cancer, from 2025 to 2027.