Anutin Receives Flu Vaccine as Government Accelerates Vaccination Programs and Digital Health Systems

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received a flu vaccination on May 12, 2569 (2026) at 9:45 AM at Government House before a cabinet meeting, as Health Minister Patana Prommapetch and Ministry of Public Health officials presented the government's public health policy initiatives.

During the exhibition on communicable disease prevention, the Prime Minister was vaccinated and visited booths featuring the PCV pneumococcal vaccine program (described as 'Protecting lungs, ensuring children's health'), the 'Doctor Ready Super App' digital health platform, and demonstrations of hepatitis B and C screening tests.

The government announced that PCV pneumococcal vaccine has been added to the national health insurance benefit package (gold card) for all Thai children following the National Health Security Office's (NHSO) announcement in the Royal Gazette on April 30, 2569. PCV will be provided as a public health benefit to prevent serious diseases including pneumonia and meningitis.

The Disease Control Department is coordinating vaccine distribution with relevant agencies. The NHSO is currently procuring vaccines while the Ministry of Public Health prepares healthcare facilities nationwide, including cold chain logistics, staff training, and target population lists, to launch PCV vaccination services nationwide by late 2569.

The Health Ministry's public health policy promotion campaign focuses on three key objectives: upgrading national vaccination standards by integrating PCV into the national immunization program; advancing concrete progress toward eliminating hepatitis B and C; and developing Thailand's digital health system through the 'Doctor Ready Super App' to create seamless healthcare service integration.