Global Public Health Experts Convene at PHWU for International Conference 2025
On March 28, 2025, the School of Public Health, Walailak University, in collaboration with the Excellent Center for Public Health Research, successfully hosted the International Network Conference on Public Health 2025 and the 5th Excellent Center for Public Health Research International Conference under the theme “Sustainable Public Health: Collaborating for a Healthier Tomorrow.” The conference was held at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. This academic event brought together leading scholars and public health experts from institutions across Asia, with the aim of advancing collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in sustainable health systems. The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Supabhorn Yimthiang, Dean of the School of Public Health, Walailak University, who emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration in strengthening public health systems and fostering innovation. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Pongthep Wongwatcharapiboon, Director of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Thailand, on the topic: “Challenging Network for Future Health Promotion.” The conference featured presentations from distinguished international speakers, including: Prof. Dr. Atsuko Ikeda, Hokkaido University, Japan Topic: Emerging Chemical Exposures and Health: Fostering Collaboration and Partnerships Prof. Dr. Shamsul Bahri Hj Mohd Tamrin, Universiti Putra Malaysia Topic: Macroergonomics for Sustainable Public Health: Enhancing Workplace Safety and Efficiency through MerWA Dr. Utami Dwipayanti, Udayana University, Indonesia Topic: Towards Climate Resilient Primary Health Care in Indonesia: the Needs for Multisectoral Collaboration Dr. Truong Thanh Nam, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam Topic: Improving Health Education Skills for Public Health Students through Community-Based Teaching: Opportunities and Challenges Prof. Dr. Li Jing, Kunming Medical University, China Topic: A Cohort Study of Longitudinal Trends in Mortality and Its Causes Among HIV/AIDS Adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Southwestern China: Pre- and During COVID-19 (2016–2022) This international platform served as a significant opportunity for exchanging perspectives on pressing public health issues and developing long-term strategies for collaborative action. It reflects the School’s commitment to enhancing academic partnerships and building a global network for evidence-based public health solutions. The event was hosted by: School of Public Health, Walailak University Excellent Center for Public Health Research Photo https://photos.app.goo.gl/gTnudmfKbGgJ1Yz86 https://photos.app.goo.gl/hDbXjseEMcnt9GYq6
