Thailand–U.S. public health partnership to tackle infectious and other health threats
GH21-001, Conducting Public Health Research in Thailand: Technical collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in the Kingdom of Thailand
This partnership supports health research and public health work to prevent and control infections and other health problems that affect people and communities in Thailand.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Thailand Ministry of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Muang District, Nonthaburi, THAILAND) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169648 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you live in Thailand, this collaboration between the Thailand Ministry of Public Health and CDC supports on-the-ground work like disease tracking, clinical field studies, and laboratory testing for infections and other priority health issues. Teams collect information from clinics, outbreak sites, and communities, and may include taking samples, monitoring illnesses, and following groups over time. The project covers many topics including HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, influenza and coronaviruses, zoonotic and neglected tropical diseases, maternal and child health, mobile and vulnerable populations, and environmental and chronic health concerns. Findings are used to improve local surveillance, treatment programs, and outbreak response so services can be strengthened where people live.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people in Thailand affected by the listed health priorities—such as those with HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, influenza/COVID, maternal or child health needs—or members of mobile or vulnerable populations asked to join surveillance or clinical studies.
Not a fit: People outside Thailand or those with health issues unrelated to the stated priorities are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to faster outbreak response, better diagnosis and treatment, and stronger public health programs that protect people in Thailand.
How similar studies have performed: Longstanding partnerships between national health ministries and CDC have previously improved surveillance, outbreak control, and public health practices, so this collaborative approach has a track record of producing useful results.
Where this research is happening
Muang District, Nonthaburi, THAILAND
- Thailand Ministry of Public Health — Muang District, Nonthaburi, Thailand (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Karnkawinpong, Opart — Thailand Ministry of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Karnkawinpong, Opart
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.