National Vaccine Committee backs PCV inclusion immunisation programmeThe National Vaccine Committee has approved the national vaccine security strategy and agreed to push for the inclusion of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in the national immunisation programme , amid persistently severe domestic disease trends. On Jan 13, 2026, at Meeting Room 301, Command Building 1, Government House, Public Health Minister Mr.Pattana Promphat presided over the first National Vaccine Committee meeting of 2026. However, the process of inclusion PCV into the national immunisation programme and recognising it as a benefit under the Universal Health Coverage scheme has faced delays. Dr Montien reported that the 2026 national immunisation recommendations have been drafted based on the life-course immunisation concept. In addition, the committee acknowledged the implementation results of the National Vaccine Security Policy and Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2025 and approved the draft mid-term National Vaccine Security Policy and Strategic Plan for 2026–2027.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2026 11:25 UTC