Picture courtesy of the British Embassy Bangkok

 

The British Embassy in Bangkok has reaffirmed the UK’s partnership with Thailand in the global effort to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. During a visit to Bangkok on 4 November 2025, Lord Nick Herbert, Chair of the Global TB Caucus and Member of the UK House of Lords, met with Thai parliamentarians and health leaders to strengthen cooperation through the Asia-Pacific TB Caucus. The discussions focused on sharing expertise, promoting accountability, and increasing domestic health investment to accelerate progress against TB.

 

The visit underscored the two countries’ shared commitment to the Global Fund’s upcoming replenishment and to tackling TB, which remains a leading cause of death among people with HIV and a significant driver of antimicrobial resistance. The UK and Thailand highlighted the importance of sustained political leadership, universal health coverage, and innovation in achieving the global target to end TB within the next decade.

 

Thailand has achieved notable results through strong domestic funding, a resilient public health system and close engagement with the Global Fund, both as a donor and as an implementing partner. Since 2003, the Global Fund has provided USD 624 million to support Thailand’s fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. As a result, 71% of TB cases have been successfully diagnosed and treated, while 92% of people co-infected with TB and HIV have received antiretroviral therapy.

 

Lord Nick Herbert praised Thailand’s progress, stating: “Thailand has made real progress in fighting TB but the disease isn’t beaten yet. With sustained political leadership, domestic investment and new technology, we have the chance of beating tuberculosis once and for all, saving thousands of lives in Thailand a year.”

 

Anna Pearson, Chargé d’Affaires at the British Embassy Bangkok, highlighted the wider impact of the partnership: “Through the Global Fund, we are advancing science, innovation, and health security, ensuring no one is left behind. Contributing to the Global Fund not only strengthens global health systems but also promotes economic growth and stability.”

 

Dr Somlerk Jeungsmarn, Permanent Secretary at Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to eliminating TB: “We will save lives with smarter service delivery, find every case faster with AI-powered diagnostics, and pioneer new solutions through a national genomics research agenda.”

 

Thai parliamentarians and civil society representatives echoed the call for inclusive and equitable access to TB prevention and treatment. Dr Ochit Kiatkongchuchai, Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, emphasised the need for Global Fund support in low-income communities, while Mr Promboon Panitchpakdi of Raks Thai Foundation urged that migrant workers must be included in Thailand’s TB response to ensure no one is left behind.

 

The UK, a founding member of the Global Fund, will co-host the Fund’s 8th replenishment conference with South Africa on 21 November 2025, alongside the G20 Leaders’ Summit, reinforcing its global leadership in public health and infectious disease eradication.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• The UK and Thailand reaffirmed their joint commitment to end tuberculosis by 2030 through political leadership and global cooperation.

• The Global Fund has contributed USD 624 million to Thailand’s health initiatives, achieving strong treatment coverage for TB and TB-HIV patients.

• Upcoming Global Fund replenishment will play a critical role in sustaining progress and expanding equitable access to TB prevention and care.

 

  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Khaosod 2025-11-09

 

 

 

 

Best of luck. It takes months of treatment and many who are afflicted are mentally ill and don't take their medication as prescribed.  

16 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

AI-powered diagnostics, and pioneer new solutions through a national genomics research agenda

 

Here's the meat of the story. 

16 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

tackling TB, which remains a leading cause of death among people with HIV

 

So TB is really only an issue with those with HIV? FFS, test for both and treat for both. Neither needs a to be a cause of death if treated.

 

UK and Thailand Join Forces to End Tuberculosis by 2030

 

Never going to happen. 

19 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

AI-powered diagnostics, and pioneer new solutions through a national genomics research agenda.

 

3 hours ago, flaming dragon said:

 

Here's the meat of the story. 

Take the mandatory TB shots or else? Just saying... We've been here before.

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The UK and Thailand reaffirmed their joint commitment to end tuberculosis by 2030

Hmm, cough, cough.

On 11/9/2025 at 11:54 PM, connda said:

 

Take the mandatory TB shots or else? Just saying... We've been here before.

 

Western countries had eradicated these types of diseases. What changed?  Mass migration from the Scandinavian countries? 

I cured myself of TB with MMS. That simple!

We'll soon have the anti-jab brigade turn up on this one..................😬

8 minutes ago, Jedi888 said:

I cured myself of TB with MMS. That simple!

 

I bet it was the purple M&M s that worked best.

 

 

2 minutes ago, terryq said:

 

I bet it was the purple M&M s that worked best.

 

 

Dont make much fun of it pal, it was brutal and tb kills if you have a weak immune system. Why dont you read Jim Humble's books and learn something.

4 minutes ago, Jedi888 said:

Dont make much fun of it pal, it was brutal and tb kills if you have a weak immune system. Why dont you read Jim Humble's books and learn something.

Dont need to read, you quoting it is enough to reject your  statement.

 

FYI, many many years ago was pretested for the BCG vaccine and the reaction indicated  that I did not need it as my body response was  fine.

Glad you were cured anyway.