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“Well-being spans multiple dimensions, with health at its core. At ThaiHealth, we work hand-in-hand with our partners to promote health for all. Our commitment is to ensure that no one is forgotten or left behind as we strive to reduce health disparities and inequities.” Dr Prakasit Kayasith, Senior Assistant CEO and Acting Director of Partnership and International Relations Section, Thai Health Promotion Foundation Source: Show, Share, Connect Platform: Episode “Phuket – Island of Well-being for the Future… Together, We Can,” January 15-16, 2025.
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ThaiHealth and Multi-sectoral Partners Explore Spiritual Health in AI Era through the PMAC Side Meeting, Highlighting its Roles and Strategies in Advancing Global Health On January 28, 2025, at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), led by Healthy Media System and Spiritual Health Promotion Section (Section 11) Partnership and International Relations Section in collaboration with multi-sectoral partners the International Health Policy Foundation, the Knowledge Center and Coordination on Spiritual Health, JitArsa Bank, IDG Oneness Thailand, the Sathirakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation, the Contemplative Education Center, Mahidol University, the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education at Thammasat University, and the School of Public Policy at Chiang Mai University hosted the Side Meeting of the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) titled “Complete Well-being in the Age of AI: The Crucial Role of Spiritual Health and Practical Strategies.” In this event, experts in global health and spiritual health worldwide were brought together and empowered to share their insights into integrating spiritual health to advance global health. Dr. Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, CEO of ThaiHealth, He emphasized in his opening remarks that the inner dimension of humanity—including the mind, thoughts, emotions, and spirit—plays a vital role in achieving sustainable and holistic well-being. The significance of spiritual health has increasingly captured the attention of various stakeholders in the health sector. Notably,...
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On the morning of 28 January 2025, ThaiHealth along with the National Health Security Office (NHSO), Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), and Wee Health Development Foundation convened the PMAC 2025 Side Meeting on “Leveraging Technological Innovation for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Insights from Asia-Pacific,” at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World Dr. Jadej Thammatacharee, Secretary-General of NHSO and Ms.Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO-SEARO gave the opening remarks focusing on the importance of technological innovations for promoting health and well-being. Mr.Rungsun Munkong, International Relations Expert, ThaiHealth, moderated the panel discussion showcasing large-scale technological initiatives from 4 Asia-Pacific countries, including China, Singapore, Japan, and Thailand, including: Dr Alex Cook from the University of Singapore (NUS) presented the case of National Steps Challenge (NSC), which is overseen by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). The success of NSC demonstrated how wearable devices, and mobile technology can promote personalized health for thousands of Singaporeans, utilizing gamification and incentives in the power of technology in driving community health engagement. Dr.Thanasak Thumbuntu, from NHSO Thailand presented digital solutions, namely the Health Wallet and Health Station to enhance primary healthcare, health promotion, and disease prevention services for millions of people in Thailand. Dr.Tomoko Kodama Kawashimaf from the National Institute of Public Health, Japan, presented the Kayoi-no-ba platform, the digital tool aimed at...
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