NHSO advances PCV rollout for kidsAtthaporn LimpanyalertA legal affairs subcommittee has approved a draft regulation on the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), paving the way for its rollout as a new health benefit for children, says the National Health Security Office (NHSO). The next stage involves submitting the document to Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat, who chairs the National Health Security Board, for formal signing so it can take effect. "Once the pricing process is completed, the NHSO will work with the Department of Disease Control to determine target areas for the rollout," he said. The NHSO came under criticism after it resolved to introduce PCV only in selected high-risk areas under a one-year pilot project. Even at a per-dose price in the hundreds of baht, total costs exceed 1,000 baht per child, including service delivery.

Source: Bangkok Post February 15, 2026 22:09 UTC