Comprehensive Integrated Implementation in Collaboration with Partner Networks in Chiang Rai Province
Comprehensive Integrated Implementation in Collaboration with Partner Networks in Chiang Rai Province
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Khon Khon for Change Foundation works collaboratively to advance harm reduction efforts in partnership with provincial, district, and local agencies. The Foundation coordinates, provides information and education, prepares clients, and supports people who use drugs in accessing treatment and rehabilitation services through CBTx and Mini Thanyarak programs.
Khon Khon for Change Foundation works collaboratively to advance harm reduction efforts in partnership with provincial, district, and local agencies. The Foundation coordinates, provides information and education, prepares clients, and supports people who use drugs in accessing treatment and rehabilitation services through CBTx and Mini Thanyarak programs.
Driving the Ministry of Public Health’s strategy to end AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B and C by integrating the implementation of the STAR Project, with a focus on providing services to people who inject drugs, and expanding health services to other at-risk populations in the area.
Implementation of a hepatitis B and C elimination project and non communicable disease (NCD) screening among at-risk populations, in collaboration with the Provincial Public Health Office, District Public Health Office, Provincial Administrative Organization, Ban Pang Khon Health Promoting Hospital, village headman, and village health volunteers of Ban Rom Yen, through a mobile clinic activity conducted on 23 May 2024.
Implementation of a hepatitis B and C elimination project and non communicable disease (NCD) screening among at-risk populations, in collaboration with the Provincial Public Health Office, District Public Health Office, Provincial Administrative Organization, Ban Pang Khon Health Promoting Hospital, village headman, and village health volunteers of Ban Rom Yen, through a mobile clinic activity conducted on 23 May 2024.
A total of 96 individuals participated in hepatitis B and C screening.
A total of 96 individuals participated in hepatitis B and C screening.
Screening results:
Screening results:
- 44% of those screened had a body mass index (BMI) above normal, indicating overweight, obesity, and central obesity.
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) positive cases: 3 individuals, representing a prevalence of 3%.
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) positive cases: 1 individual, representing a prevalence of 1%.
Individuals with positive screening results were referred for further diagnosis and treatment at Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital and other hospitals under the Universal Health Coverage Scheme.
Individuals with positive screening results were referred for further diagnosis and treatment at Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital and other hospitals under the Universal Health Coverage Scheme.
The project implemented training and health education, screening for hepatitis B and C viruses, and screening for individuals at risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among populations born before 1992 and other at-risk populations who voluntarily participated in the project in Huai Chomphu Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. The project received academic and technical support from Asst. Prof. (Special) Dr. Julapong Chantta, Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, Chiang Rai Provincial Public Health Office, Mueang Chiang Rai District Public Health Office, Chiang Rai Provincial Administrative Organization, Huai Chomphu Subdistrict Administrative Organization, village health volunteers, and the Khon Khon for Change Foundation.
Service delivery was carried out through Mobile Clinic activities, including health education on hepatitis B and C, behavior modification to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), fingertip blood testing for hepatitis B and C using rapid test kits, blood pressure measurement, height and weight measurement, body mass index (BMI) calculation, and assessment of obesity status.
The project was implemented between 16–26 September 2025, comprising a total of six sessions. The project was successfully completed with strong collaboration and support from all relevant stakeholders, ensuring maximum benefit for the population by enabling access to health screening services and seamless linkage to appropriate treatment and care.
Results
Results
Hepatitis B and C screening services were provided to a total of 697 individuals who voluntarily participated in the project.
Hepatitis B and C screening services were provided to a total of 697 individuals who voluntarily participated in the project.
Screening results identified 28 individuals as hepatitis B virus (HBV) positive, representing 4 percent of those screened. One individual was found to be hepatitis C virus (HCV) positive, accounting for 0.15 percent.
Screening results identified 28 individuals as hepatitis B virus (HBV) positive, representing 4 percent of those screened. One individual was found to be hepatitis C virus (HCV) positive, accounting for 0.15 percent.
The majority of participants were found to have central obesity, particularly in the service areas of Ban Pang Khon Health Promoting Hospital and Ban Chakue Health Promoting Hospital.
The majority of participants were found to have central obesity, particularly in the service areas of Ban Pang Khon Health Promoting Hospital and Ban Chakue Health Promoting Hospital.
All individuals with positive screening results were referred to enter the treatment system under the national health insurance scheme.
All individuals with positive screening results were referred to enter the treatment system under the national health insurance scheme.
Participants who were overweight or obese received counseling on health behavior modification to reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, and were provided with follow-up care through Health Promoting Hospitals and village health volunteers.
Participants who were overweight or obese received counseling on health behavior modification to reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, and were provided with follow-up care through Health Promoting Hospitals and village health volunteers.
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