{
  "id": 13883681,
  "title": "AstraZeneca Young Health Programme and UNICEF partner to advance health equity in Thailand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/astrazeneca-young-health-programme-and-unicef-partner-to-advance",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3334330/astrazeneca-young-health-programme-and-unicef-partnerto-advance-health-equity-in-thailand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AstraZeneca and UNICEF have formed a new partnership to enhance health equity for children and young people in Thailand. The collaboration, part of AstraZeneca's Young Health Programme (YHP), will span 2026-2030 and is expected to invest over US$100 million. The focus of the Thai initiative will be on improving lung health and addressing air pollution, which poses a significant risk to children's well-being. AstraZeneca's Country President, John Serry, emphasized the importance of this partnership, noting that UNICEF brings valuable expertise while AstraZeneca provides sustained investment. The programme aims to build health literacy, promote healthy behaviours, and strengthen policies supporting children's health. In Thailand, this will involve working with government agencies, such as the Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Education, along with youth groups, healthcare providers, and civil society organisations like the Thailand Clean Air Network. UNICEF Representative for Thailand, Ken Legins, highlighted the pressing need to address issues like poor nutrition and rising obesity rates among children, as well as the dangers of air pollution. The partnership comes at a critical time when Thai children face a range of health challenges that can impact their development and long-term well-being.",
  "summary": "AstraZeneca has announced a total investment of more than US$100 million in its Young Health Programme (YHP) between 2010 and 2030, supporting its commitment to advancing health equity in more than 60 countries.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}