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The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the Thai government to protect the financial sustainability of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and maintain effective tobacco and alcohol taxation policies to support long-term disease prevention and public health promotion.

Thailand is set to host the 20th Global Wellness Summit (GWS) from November 10–13, 2026, at Angsana Laguna Phuket. The international gathering will bring together global wellness industry leaders, experts, and innovators under the theme “The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness,” highlighting Thailand's growing role in the global wellness economy.

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.