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Key Takeaways: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Addressing NCD Risk Factors across WHO Southeast Asian Cities

Article, EventsMarch 23, 2026285Views0Likes0Comments
Regional Webinar Key Takeaways | Hosted by WHO SEARO & UGHW Chulalongkorn University Overview: A Regional Call to Action Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of mortality in the South-East Asia Region, accounting for nearly 70% of all deaths. Addressing the behavioral and environmental risk factors, including tobacco use, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets,…

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🌍 Webinar: Building Urban Health Resilience and Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies in Response to Climate Change

EventsAugust 25, 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
📅 Tuesday, 2 September 2025 ⏰ Time 10:00 – 11:30 (India / Sri Lanka) 10:15 – 11:45 (Nepal) 11:30 – 13:00 (Thailand) 📍 Online | Zoom Meeting Click for registration Registration is free but required to receive the Zoom meeting link. 🔹 About the Webinar The World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO) and…

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Transforming Health Promotion: Insights from the Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024

EventsJanuary 3, 20252KViews0Likes0Comments
The Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 highlights health promotion as a transformative pathway to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Co-hosted by leading health organisations, the event gathered health professionals and policymakers from Southeast Asia to exchange knowledge, showcase best practices, and explore innovative tools to address modern health challenges. Key Highlights Under the theme “Health…

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Thai Mayors Unveil Healthy City Projects

Events, NewsDecember 13, 20242KViews0Likes0Comments
In the group photo are Assoc Prof Panit Pujinda, director of RL-UGHW, Vichit Chitwiset, mayor of the Bansuan Municipality, Watchaphon Paritsutkul, mayor of the Sadao Municipality, Dr Thiti Saweangthum, deputy director-general of the Department of Health, Dr Jos Vandelaer, WHO representative to Thailand, Phaithun Khongdoem, mayor of the Klongchaun Subdistrict Municipality, Thosapol Suparee, deputy director-general…

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WHO Awards Thai Healthy Cities

Events, NewsOctober 30, 20249KViews0Likes28Comments
World Health Organization South-East Asia (WHO SEARO) has awarded four Thai cities – Bangkok, Sadao, Bansuan, and Klongchaun – for their progress towards becoming WHO Healthy Cities. Dr Jos Vandelaer, WHO representative to Thailand, said they have shown commitment to improving the health and well-being of their residents, and the impact of their…

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