Hospital infection control in Thailand

Nosocomial infection is a relatively new subject in Thailand. A group of interested medical personnel has been identified which has begun to work together. The nationwide prevalence study showed that nosocomial infection is a serious health problem that requires urgent intervention. Attempts have been made to develop proper control programmes. The main obstacles in practice are the lack of both support from administrators and cooperation from medical colleagues. These obstacles can be overcome in future by meetings, distribution of information, and education. Success in epidemic control and expenditure reduction should provide the evidence to convince administrators of the necessity of control of nosocomial infection.