NHSO Secretary Reveals Negotiations with 5 Pharmaceutical Companies for PCV Vaccine Pilot Program

On February 20, 2026 - Dr. Jadej Tharmathatcharee, Secretary of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), disclosed that the National Health Security Committee has approved a pilot program for the PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) to prevent severe pneumococcal infections and pneumonia in children. The NHSO has budgeted 225 million baht for disease prevention, with the vaccine requiring 3 doses at approximately 1,000 baht per person. Based on the current budget, around 200,000 children can receive the vaccine, which will be initially targeted in outbreak areas as determined by the Department of Disease Control. The NHSO has invited approximately 5 vaccine import agencies to discuss pricing and will propose the purchase through the Government Pharmaceutical Organization and Rajavithi Hospital. The agency is carefully considering vaccine costs, referencing UNICEF and Gavi Alliance pricing of 90-100 baht per dose.