Experience Top-Tier Medical Tourism & Wellness in Thailand

French health authorities have confirmed the world's first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, a virus previously identified in animals. The patient, who was severely immunocompromised, died in early October 2026. Authorities emphasize that no risk to the general public has been identified based on current evidence.

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with international partners, has introduced the first global set of priority indicators to help countries monitor the health impacts of extreme heat on pregnant women, newborns and children, as rising temperatures create growing public health challenges worldwide.

The LMW International Conference Bangkok 2026 brought together international healthcare experts and organizations to advance lifestyle medicine, whole-person health, and wellbeing, while marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the Thai Lifestyle Medicine and Wellbeing Association's (TLWA) partnership network.

Thailand has been ranked the world's second-leading medical tourism destination in the “Top 50 Medical Tourism Destinations in the World for 2026” by Travel and Tour World (TTW), highlighting the country's strong reputation for affordable healthcare, internationally recognized hospitals, experienced medical specialists, and well-developed tourism infrastructure.