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On Monday, February 19, 2024, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., the executives of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University led by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan, the Dean, and Assoc. Prof. Usa Chaikedkleaw, Deputy Dean for International and Public Relations, together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Krisada Sakchaisri hosted a reception and provided a warm welcome for five Laotian pharmacists who had joined the "2024 Training Program in Technology of Medicine and Public Health for Health Personnel from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic" initiated by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Having been arranged at Room 409, this orientation meeting aimed to provided the five Laotian pharmacists with the overview of the 26th Pharmacy Program and an advisory session in order to discuss and help them to develop their research proposal which to be presented at the end of the whole program. Regarding this, five Laotian pharmacists who participated in the 26th Pharmacy Program included 1) Ms. Chanthavong Sengpaseuth, 2) Mr. Xaysavang Keomany, 3) Ms. Toukta Phompanya, 4) Ms. Vilailack Oundavong, and 5) Ms. Latdavanh Vongkhanayath.
The training program was initiated by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and has continuously been hosted on an annual basis under a collaboration of the Royal Office, MOFA’s Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), and Mahidol University’s faculties. The objectives were 1) to increase the knowledge and skills in health promotion and prevention, 2) to strengthen and develop public health, and 3) to exchange knowledge and experiences in the development of medical technology and public health.
In addition, this training program corresponded to the Faculty’s mission in terms of serving as the portal for professional services that encompasses drugs, herbal medicine, cosmetics and dietary supplement to support the sustainable development of the nation. It also responded to SDGs goals including Goal 4: Quality Education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, and Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
