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KMPHT Joins National Initiative to Develop Physicians and Health Innovation Teams for Primary Care

26 October 2026 0 views

On 16 September 2024, Asst. Prof. Dr. Benjawan Poonthananiwatkul, pharmacist and Director of Kanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, attended a seminar advancing the development of physicians and health innovation teams for family medicine and primary care across Thailand under the ‘Nine Healthcare Professions’ initiative. The project honored the 92nd birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Permanent Secretary for Public Health, opened the meeting and outlined policy on developing the health workforce for primary care. Participants also attended a four-ministry cooperation signing ceremony for the initiative’s ten-year plan covering academic years 2025–2034. General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, presided over the ceremony, while Prof. Vichai Tienthavorn, M.D., Ph.D., President of Praboromarajchanok Institute, presented the background and objectives of the cooperation. The event was held at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Samut Prakan.