During the October 2021 P4H Steering Group meeting, Dr Walaiporn, Thailand, gave a presentation expressing Thailand’s interest in joining the P4H SG
Dr Walaiporn was selected at as the representative for Thailand because she is the director of the Global Health Division, Ministry of Public Health, and a senior researcher on health financing and UHC of the International Health Policy Programs (HPP). The other two members of the Thai team include Dr. Somtanuek Chotchoungchatchai who will serve as a researcher and Miss Parinda Seneerattanaprayul who will serve as a research coordinator. These two have been selected because it will offer the younger generation the opportunity for capacity building.
The IHPP is an institute attached to the Global Health Division, MOPH, which has three main objectives. Firstly, a commitment to conduct robust health policy, system research and proactive knowledge management. Secondly to strengthen national and international collective capacities and collaborations. Thirdly, to promote good governance and enabling evidence-based actions.