NHSO Extends Invitation to Pregnant Women for Free Down-Thalassemia Syndrome Screening
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is pleased to announce that all pregnant women have the opportunity to receive free screening services for Down-Thalassemia Syndrome, ensuring their right to comprehensive medical care. Down syndrome, a genetic disorder resulting from the presence of an additional pair of chromosome 21, leads to developmental delays and potential intellectual impairment in children. It can also cause congenital heart disease and thyroid dysfunction. To identify fetuses at risk of Down syndrome, the NHSO offers screening services free of charge.
Dr. Atthaphon Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary General of the NHSO, recently confirmed the addition of this service to the existing high-quality antenatal care provided for all pregnant women. To be eligible for free Down syndrome screening, Thai women must be pregnant and have the right to treatment under the National Health Insurance Fund or possess the 30 baht Gold Card.
Conditions and Criteria for Free Down Syndrome Screening
Under the National Health Insurance Fund or with the 30 baht Gold Card, all pregnant Thai women are entitled to this screening service, in addition to other prenatal care benefits. Alongside fetal health checks specific to each stage of pregnancy, services include disease screening, primary vaccinations, mental health assessments, and the provision of iron, folic acid, and iodine supplements.
NHSO initiated the Down syndrome screening service in 2016, and in 2021, expanded its scope from being exclusively available to women aged 35 and above to encompass pregnant women of all ages. Furthermore, the 30 baht gold card system offers additional benefits such as anemia screening and confirmation for pregnant women, as well as their partners, to detect and address the impact of thalassemia disease on the fetus.
How to Exercise Your Rights for Down Syndrome Screening
To avail themselves of the Down syndrome screening service, pregnant women can present their ID card as follows:
- Show your Gold Patent
- Show documentation relating to other rights, such as social security benefits, civil service entitlements, local government affiliations, or government agency associations.
It is advisable to seek services at the designated NHSO service unit or contact any unit within the NHSO system to receive the screening.
For individuals with these rights, it is recommended to access the screening at government service units located conveniently close to their homes, such as the Public Health Service Centre, Sub-Regional Health Promotion Hospital, or the nearest Government Hospital.
Any queries or concerns can be addressed by contacting the NHSO helpline at 1330. The helpline operates 24 hours a day.
NHSO invites all pregnant women All rights to medical care Receive free “Down-Thalassemia Syndrome” screening services. Check the conditions. Complete with all the details here.
Down syndrome or Down syndrome This is a genetic disease caused by the most common chromosomal abnormality, the presence of an extra pair of chromosome 21, resulting in children being born with developmental delays. Intellectual impairment can occur and congenital heart disease and thyroid dysfunction can also occur. To enable screening of fetuses likely to have Down syndrome.
Most recently, Dr. Atthaphon Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary GeneralNational Health Security Office (NHSO) has confirmed that NHSO has added this benefit to the set of quality antenatal care services for All “pregnant women”
Conditions and criteria for receiving free Down syndrome screening.
All Thai women are pregnant. All treatment rights Under the National Health Insurance Fund or the 30 baht Gold Card, you can receive this service.
This is a benefit received in addition to the fetal health check according to the length of the pregnancy. Disease screening Primary vaccinations are required Mental health assessment and administration of iron, folic acid, and iodine supplements.
For the benefit of the Down syndrome screening service, NHSO has started it since 2016. Later in 2021, the scope of this service was expanded from being originally limited to those aged 35 and over only to “Pregnant women of all ages”.
In addition, under the 30 baht gold card system, there are also benefits for anemia screening and confirmation. Thalassemia disease (Thalassemia) in pregnant women Including in the couple of pregnant women, which is a condition that affects the fetus as well.
How to exercise your rights for Down syndrome screening
Show your ID card
1. Gold Patent
It is recommended that you receive services at the service unit in accordance with your rights or contact any service unit in the NHSO system.
2. Other rights such as social security, civil servants, local government organisations, and government agencies, etc.
It is recommended to receive a service at the Government service units. You can get it close to your home, such as the Public Health Service Centre, the Sub-Regional Health Promotion Hospital, and the Government Hospital near your home.
In case of doubt For more information, call the NHSO helpline 1330, press 0, which is available 24 hours a day.
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