VOICED : Thai doctors battle cancer causing fish dish

Coy Plae, a popular dish from Thailand's Issan region, poses health risks due to parasites causing liver cancer. The northeast of Thailand reports the highest cases globally, with 20,000 deaths annually. Local doctors are raising awareness and conducting mass screenings to detect early cases. Health officials advise cooking the dish thoroughly to kill parasites, but changing traditional eating habits is challenging.

What is coy plae and where is it a beloved dish?

What serious health risk is associated with eating coy plae?

How many people are estimated to die from cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand each year?

What measures are local doctors and scientists taking to address the health risks in the northeast region?

What advice are health officials giving to people regarding the preparation of coy plae?