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How much do you know about poison centres? Ramathibodi Poison Center in Bangkok, #Thailand 🇹🇭 saves lives every day. The center offers a 24/7 hotline. Staff answers queries on potential poisoning which can be from consumer products, drugs, chemicals, or toxins. The staff examines poisoning incidents and gives advice regarding treatment, in case it is required.⁣ Ramathibodi Poison Center also helps people access antidotes or antivenoms as and when they need it. Poisoning is a major public health concern that seldom gets attention. WHO recommends that all countries establish poisons centers. 📸 WHO/Amanda Mustard