| Project Name | Ramathibodi Poison Center |
| Background and Significance | As a result from economic expansion in Thailand, the use of chemicals in agricultural, industrial, and in the household has become widespread. Because such use of chemicals were not regulated in their initial use, residual impact upon the environment, including contamination in the food chain and water supply has become a problem for Thai society. If not treated or regulated, risks of poison and death are imminent. As a response to such problems, the Ramathibodi Poison Center has been established. |
| Duration | 1996 - Ongoing |
| Venue | The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University |
| Related Departments and Stakeholders | World Health Organization; Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University |
| Purpose | The Ramathibodi Poison Center provides comprehensive services spanning treatment and data collection on toxic substances and chemicals, in addition to the diagnosis, testing, and treatment of initial symptoms of poisoning, for the health and welfare of the country. |
| Activities | The center operates a hotline (#1367) to provide accurate toxicology and pharmacology advice, and a comprehensive antidote service, both open 24 hours a day. |
| Target Audience and Participants | - |
| Amount of Participants | - |
| Level of Participation | Nationwide |
| Project Results | The Center for Planning and Care was established in order to prevent hazards and mortality from chemicals and toxins in the Southeast Asian region. |
| Related Links | https://med.mahidol.ac.th/poisoncenter/th |
| https://med.mahidol.ac.th/rama_hospital/th/services/knowledge/01222020-1557 | |
| https://med.mahidol.ac.th/atrama/issue032/rama-update | |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 12 |
