Bangkok Post
Diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol 'biggest burden' on B30 healthcare
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were the biggest burden on the universal healthcare system in fiscal 2025, with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes accounting for the largest number of patient visits.
Key facts
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were the biggest burden on the universal healthcare system in fiscal 2025, with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes accounting for the largest number of patient visits.
- The National Health Security Office (NHSO) said people covered by the Universal Coverage Scheme, commonly known as the "gold card"
- Inpatient services continued to rise, with admissions increasing by 2.32% and the number of patients growing by 0.72% compared with the previous fiscal year
- Total hospital bed days reached 29.1 million, up 4.92%, while the average length of stay was 4.11 days.
Summary
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) said people covered by the Universal Coverage Scheme, commonly known as the "gold card" scheme, accessed services more than 192 million times during the fiscal year.
The data reflect the growing impact of chronic diseases and Thailand's transition to a fully aged society, while also providing key data to inform health policy, and benefit development.