Welcome to an exhilarating journey through the world of immunization in the Land of Smiles – Thailand – where the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) and a band of health crusaders are mobilizing their forces to shield the nation from the clutches of diseases. With a vibrant tapestry of public and private champions, NVI is fearlessly leading the charge against morbidity and mortality, weaving a shield of protection around the Thai people.
Let us paint the town, not red, but immunized, against an invisible army of ailments on a very special occasion: World Immunization Day 2023. Picture this: the Mandarin Hotel Bangkok transformed into a bastion of hope, where Dr. Manit Theeratantikanont – a modern-day health hero and President of the Vaccine for People Foundation – steps to the podium. His speech, a rousing call to arms against the tiny invaders that threaten our health, underscores the sheer significance of a day dedicated to vaccinations.
The air buzzes with positivity as health enthusiasts from the Vaccine for People Foundation, WHO representatives, government allies, and private sector partners join forces. Imagine that, in a world awash with complexities, these titans together endeavor to scale up immunization efforts, launching a cavalcade of health initiatives to ensure that Thai citizens, young and old, become indomitable warriors in their health defense.
In an earnest disclosure, Dr. Sunate Cheunkitmongkol, the sage Deputy Director of NVI, sheds light on the embattled path of immunization in Thailand. He talks of the triumphs and trials – from vaccine victories to the specters of measles outbursts and the enigmatic vaccine hesitancy that haunt our communities. His solution? A finely-tuned symphony of communication, ringing the bell of accurate medical knowledge to every nook and cranny where doubt may linger.
Dr. Jos Vandelaer, our WHO envoy, narrates a pandemic tale, a story of missed shots and opportunities where not just children but adults too fall behind in the vaccination schedule. The plot twist? A gallant response from the Thai government – “The Big Catch Up” project, a sweep to protect the masses, leaving no one behind, armed with the power of vaccines.
Cut to the illustrious Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn from the Department of Disease Control, who chronicles the “Big Catch Up” like a seasoned bard. His saga features campaigns to catapult Thailand’s immunization rates, painting a hopeful picture for those regions still lingering in the shadows of low vaccine coverage.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piroon Mootsikapun and his troupe from The Infectious Disease Association of Thailand lift the curtain on a vision where the elderly are not mere spectators but active participants in this festival of vaccines. Here, jabs offer a ticket to a healthier life, a shield against the likes of influenza and dengue fever.
Imagine children, the future custodians of our world; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, an advocate from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, takes the stage to educate and elevate. He clarifies, a vaccine possessed is not a vaccine protected; the act of receiving is key.
Into the realm of women’s health steps Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surasit Chaithongwongwattana from the Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; his chorus sings the mantra of prevention through vaccination. His narrative spells out recommendations for the reproductive warriors – our women, drawing lines between the young and those with child, advising that the alchemy of vaccination and maternity should always be guided by physician’s wisdom.
So come, embark with us on this extraordinary odyssey, a pageant of protection, prevention, and education where together, we cast a lifetime spell of immunity that shields every single inhabitant of Thailand. The NVI and its allies are not just running a campaign; they’re directing an epic saga where every jab is a story, every vaccine a victory in making the Land of Smiles a utopia of health.
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