Patthana Prompatan, Minister of Public Health, emphasized that under the government's 'Free Dialysis' policy, patients must not pay any fees at all. He acknowledged ongoing complaints and urged that anyone charged should immediately report through MPs, provincial public health offices, or the Ministry of Public Health.
On 7 July 2026 at 17:30 GMT+7. Patthana Prompatan, Minister of Public Health. Spoke about. The government's Free Dialysis Program. This program allows patients to receive dialysis free of charge. He stated that it has been repeatedly emphasized that no patient should bear any cost, but admitted there have been complaints. The government's policy stresses free dialysis; if patients incur costs or are charged dialysis fees, they can file complaints. Initially, complaints can be made to local Members of Parliament, the Provincial Public Health Offices, or the Ministry of Public Health.
Patthana added that for patients eligible for free dialysis, if there is medical evidence indicating a specific treatment, the Ministry of Public Health has a committee to review and determine the appropriate dialysis method for each individual.
