ThaiHealth Kicks Off “the Global Health Training Program” Aiming to Enhance Organization Capability to Drive Global Health Agenda
ThaiHealth Kicks Off “the Global Health Training Program” Aiming to Enhance Organization Capability to Drive Global Health Agenda
On February 4, 2025, The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has kicked off its Global Health Training Program 2025 (GHTP2025) jointly developed by the Partnership and International Relations Section and the Human Resources Unit. The program aims to enhance staff capacity and organization capabilities in global health, with a focus on equipping ThaiHealth to effectively engage with and contribute to the global health arena in a systematic and practical manner.
The GHTP2025 program incorporates the INNE model for capacity development (comprising of building capacity at Individual, Node, Network, and Supportive Environment levels). It is specifically designed to build individual competencies through learning and hands-on experience in international affairs (Individual); empower their affiliated departments to engage effectively at the international level (Node); foster networks within and outside ThaiHealth (Network); and create an environment conducive to advancing global health learning (Environment). This program could also serve as a model for other agencies to integrate health knowledge with international engagement effectively through learning, hands-on practice, and expert networking.
In initiating this policy, Dr. Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, M.D., CEO of ThaiHealth, reaffirms his commitment to building the international competencies of ThaiHealth personnel to advance and contribute to health promotion in line with the organization’s strategic goals while strengthening the country’s leadership on the global stage.
The program is scheduled to run from February to September 2025. Participants will be equipped with knowledge and skills in global health diplomacy, international collaboration, and an in-depth understanding of the interconnections among global health issues. Ultimately, they will be able to apply this knowledge to their individual work and contribute to the organization’s operations.
