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Local doctor to receive WHO award
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» Director of Umphang Hospital in Tak province, Worawit Tantiwattanasap, will receive the United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize 2026 in recognition of his humanitarian service and sustained efforts to expand healthcare access for vulnerable populations in remote border areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.
Mahidol laureates call for global focus on public health
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2026
» Recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award 2025 have called for global cooperation to strengthen public health security amid geopolitical uncertainty and conflict.
Thai national parks boss honoured at Cites
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/12/2025
» Atthapol Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, has received an award for his work in wildlife protection at the 20th Conference of the Parties to Cites, held in Uzbekistan.
US experts take this year's accolades
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/11/2025
» A paediatric cardiologist who pioneered the use of non-surgical methods to treat congenital heart defects and a leading researcher known for his work on nutritional epidemiology have been named the recipients of this year's Prince Mahidol Award.
Healthcare packages readied for elderly
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/09/2025
» The government has prepared healthcare packages to aid senior citizens in accessing health services in an ageing society, despite its limited time in office, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Courageous rights defender
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/03/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, 68, has been praised for her unwavering courage and efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country over the past two decades. Her determination, bravery, skill and passion have inspired Thai people and communities to respect and protect equal rights for all.
Thai-US projects get cash back
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/03/2025
» Cooperation between Thailand and the United States in health projects has resumed after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the lifting of the suspension order previously issued on projects' activities and approved reimbursement for expenses incurred during the suspension.
Princess Sirindhorn hails Prince Mahidol Award winners
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/01/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has expressed her admiration for the two winners of the Prince Mahidol Award for their work which benefits humanity.
Thailand praised for push to ban trans fats
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/08/2024
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry.
WHA Group embraces ESG goals for cleaner future
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» With ever-changing megatrends and environmental impacts playing key roles in the global economy, a sharper focus on a business’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals can help drive it towards sustainable growth, according to Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, CEO of WHA Group.