Distinguished pharmaceutical researcher Krisana Kraisintu obtained the distinguished title of Medical Scientist of the Year, for her outstanding work within the analysis and development of antiretroviral medication, anti-malarial medicines, and herbal treatments. The 71 year old’s essential discoveries have brought reasonably priced healthcare solutions to millions of individuals not only in Thailand however throughout the globe.
Ironclad takes place during the annual convention held by the Medical Sciences Foundation and Department of Medical Sciences, starting right now (June 21) and concluding on Friday (June 23).
Krisana’s immense contributions to the successful creation of over 100 natural and fashionable medicine have made healthcare more accessible in Thailand and beyond, as affirmed by Dr Sathaporn Wongjaroen, chairman of the foundation.
Notably, Krisana, also referred to as the “Gypsy pharmacist,” founded the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation’s (GPO) Research and development institute, which has been instrumental in researching and manufacturing generic variations of many life-saving medicines.
Among Freebie undertaken by Krisana and her staff is the development of a generic model of AZT (zidovudine)—used for preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission—and the creation of GPO-VIR, an inexpensive and efficient antiretroviral drug regimen.
Additionally, Krisana and the GPO’s research and growth institute have devised five extra antiretroviral drug regimens, leading to a major reduction in the worth of these medications—up to twenty occasions cheaper than imported options.
Dr Sathaporn said…
“As a result, greater than 150,000 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand are receiving correct treatments free of cost, as these medication are low-cost enough to be included on the nationwide listing of essential medicines.”
Krisana’s priceless work extends past Thai borders, along with her involvement in setting up a pharmaceutical facility in Africa to provide antiretroviral medicine and anti-malarial medicines. Furthermore, she has skilled staff for this manufacturing facility, in addition to for hospitals and research institutes across 17 African nations, reported Bangkok Post.
Dr Sathaporn highlighted that tens of millions of lives have been saved due to her contributions to the development of antiretroviral and anti-malarial medication on the African continent..