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Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is an autonomous government agency established by the Health Promotion Foundation Act in 2001.
“All people living in Thailand have capability and live in society and environment conducive to good health.”
Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is an autonomous government agency established by the Health Promotion Foundation Act in 2001.
By “All people in Thailand,” it is meant that every person in Thailand, regardless of one’s race or nationality, is included in ThaiHealth’s vision.
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The “Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024” was jointly organized by the MOPH, ThaiHealth, the NHSO, the NHCO, and health partners, taking place under the theme: “Health Promotion: A Transformative Path towards Sustainable Health and Well-being” between November 4-8, 2024, at the ThaiHealth Center, Bangkok. Dr. Pairoj Saonuam, Deputy CEO of ThaiHealth, joined a discussion on the topic “Highlighting Health Promotion Movements in Thailand: Key Examples and Lessons.” “Thailand has a population of around 69 million. The leading causes of mortality among Thais are non- communicable diseases (NCDs) — such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases — accounting for 77% of total deaths, approximately 400,000 fatalities per year. Given this alarming figure, the country bears a significant socio-economic burden, with annual loss due to NCDs reaching $6 billion USD, equivalent to 2.2% of its GDP.” The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) jointly prioritized NCDs prevention and control among their most pressing global health agenda. This model encompasses five major NCDs – cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, diabetes, and mental health conditions; four biological changes, such as raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose, raised lipids, and obesity; and five major risk factors, including tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol, and air pollution. This framework serves as a powerful tool...
The “Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024,” hosted by the MOPH, ThaiHealth, the NHSO, the NHCO, WHO-CCS EnLIGHT, IHPF and ThaiHealth Academy, centered on the theme “Health Promotion: A Transformative Path towards Sustainable Health and Well-being. ” It was held from November 4-8, 2024, at the ThaiHealth Center, Bangkok. On November 7, 2024, the workshop presented Thailand’s Digital Health initiatives aiming to improve health system and advancing well-being. • The overview was presented by Dr. Pritaporn Kingkaew, head of Research Unit at the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP). She pointed out that “Thailand’s population exceeds 71.6 million, and the country is categorized as an upper-middle-income country with GNI per capita of $6,190 USD. Additionally, it is recognized as one of the countries rapidly achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), enabling equitable access to healthcare services for all. This has ultimately contributed to an increase in average life expectancy at birth of 79 years. Notwithstanding this, the rapidly growing elderly population – accounting for 15% of the total – poses a radical challenge for the country since it may exert wide-ranging impacts on the economy, society, and public services. Simultaneously, internet usage among Thais has continued to increase exponentially, reaching 88% of the total population, which underscores the country’s complete transition into the digital age. This transformation has presented opportunities to...
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) together with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the National Health Commission Office (NHCO), the Enhancing Leadership in Global Health Thailand Programme (WHO-CCS EnLIGHT), the International Health Policy Program Foundation (IHPF), and the ThaiHealth Academy jointly organized the “Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024” under the theme “Health Promotion: A Transformative Path towards Sustainable Health and Well-being from November 4-8, 2024, at the ThaiHealth Center in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Prakasit Kayasith, Senior Assistant CEO and Director of Partnership and International Relations, ThaiHealth, mentioned that “Now in its fourth iteration, the Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 aims to share lessons and experiences of Thailand’s overall health system and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with low-and middle-income countries while encouraging discussions and networking to promote health and well-being. We believe that Thailand’s experiences, best practices, and lessons in health promotion can serve as valuable knowledge for other countries. Additionally, this five-day workshop is expected to deepen understanding of health promotion, strengthen health systems, and UHC, contributing to improving health and well-being worldwide and lay the foundation for international collaboration in the years ahead.” Speaking on the theme “Health Promotion: A Transformative Path Towards Improved and More Sustainable Well-being”, Dr. Prakasit stated: “Health” was defined by WHO in 1946 as ‘a state of...
During November 4 – 8, 2024, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) along with several key health organizations in Thailand, including the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the National Health Commission Office (NHCO), the Enhancing Leadership on Global Health-Thailand Program under the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS-EnLIGHT), the International Health Policy Foundation (IHPF) in collaboration with the ThaiHealth Academy (THA) hosted a regional workshop Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 under the theme “Health Promotion: A Transformative Pathway towards Sustainable Health and Well-being” in Bangkok Thailand to share and exchange knowledge and experiences in health promotion with other Asian countries. The event welcomed 25 participants, including government officials, health policy and research experts, and representatives from civil society organizations across ten countries in Asia, including Malaysia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and Thailand. Representatives from international organizations, such as the Asian Development Bank, Vital Strategies, and Regional Laboratory on Urban Governance for Health and Well-being, also attended. The workshop aimed to highlight the significance of health promotion in fostering sustainable changes in health behaviors and well-being. Dr. Prakasit Kayasith, Assistant CEO of ThaiHealth, noted that this was the fourth edition of the annually-held Thai UHC Journey Workshop, designed to showcase and share Thailand’s experiences and achievements in health promotion, which...
INHPF Expresses Concerns over the Impact of “E-Cigarettes” on the Health of Children and Young People Worldwide, Advocating for Control Measures to Safeguard Public Health Over the past decade, e-cigarettes have been growing in popularity, with users worldwide increasing from 7 million in 2011 to 82 million in 2021. In particular, teenagers have shown greater interest and use of e-cigarettes. Studies worldwide have revealed that vaping can result in serious health issues. A major concern lies in the fact that young people starting with e-cigarettes are nearly four times more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes, compared to those who do not use e-cigarettes, due to the presence of nicotine as a stimulant. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was reported that in 2022, 2.55 million middle and high school students smoked e-cigarettes. Between 2020 and 2022, the proportion of teenagers aged 14-17 using e-cigarettes rose substantially from 2.1% to 11.8%. This figure was in line with the trend of young adults aged 18-24 whose smoking rates nearly doubled from 5.6% to 21.4%. The 21st Annual Meeting of the International Network of Health Promotion Foundations 2024 (21st INHPF Annual Meeting 2024) and Queensland Prevention Symposium, held from September 2-5, 2024, in Queensland, Australia, was led by the International...
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