Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management (Aug 2020)

Roles of Village Health Volunteers: COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Thailand

  • Phudit Tejativaddhana,
  • Wichukorn Suriyawongpaisal,
  • Vijj Kasemsup,
  • Thunwadee Suksaroj

DOI
https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v15i3.477
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 3
pp. 18 – 22

Abstract

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Taiwan and Thailand have effectively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic more so than more advanced health systems. Both countries have an effective focus on primary healthcare and multi- sectoral collaboration with effective and open communication of powerful health messages. In the case of Thailand, the central role of village health volunteers has also made a significant contribution. The lessons from recent experiences need to be further evaluated to consolidate the lessons learned in anticipation of meeting continuing and future challenges.

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