Outside China, Thailand was the first country to detect a case of COVID-19. After an initial spike in cases, Thailand went 102 days between May and September without any reported local transmission of COVID-19. .1 Thailand’s four decades of investment in its health system has positioned the Country to effectively respond to the current public health crisis.
The United Nations’ Global Goal 3 aims to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to good health and well-being. Early detection of potential outbreaks plays an essential role in ensuring public health. Join Global Citizen in taking action on this issue and more here.