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On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University (MUPY), together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitaporn Youngkong, Deputy Dean for Global Partnerships and Corporate Communication, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somying Pumtong, welcomed Mr. Robert Kimbui, SECURE Project Lead, Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP), and Mr. Jean-Michel Piedagnel, Director of Woodseer Consulting, during their visit to the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University. The visit focused on discussions regarding potential collaboration to promote access to antimicrobial medicines in developing countries through the SECURE Project.

The SECURE Project was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and GARDP, with support from UNICEF and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The project aims to strengthen the preparedness and capacity of health systems in developing countries to ensure access to antimicrobial medicines that are essential for addressing global public health challenges. Through a network-based approach, the project seeks to foster collective action and strengthen collaboration among countries in advancing antimicrobial access.

During the visit, the delegates also toured the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Product Training Center of Excellence (PharmTOP) at Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus to explore the Faculty’s capabilities in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and other health-related products. The facilities and capabilities demonstrated by PharmTOP made a strong impression on the visiting delegates.

In addition, the Faculty facilitated discussions on potential collaboration with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) to expand access to high-cost antimicrobial medicines. The discussions also explored opportunities for obtaining marketing authorization for new medicines developed by GARDP, which could potentially contribute to the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant infections that pose significant public health challenges in Thailand. These collaborative opportunities have considerable potential to contribute to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Thailand and across the ASEAN region.

The discussions underscore the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University’s commitment to advancing international academic collaboration and strengthening the capacity of pharmacy and pharmaceutical professionals at the global level. They also align with the Faculty’s mission to serve as an academic and professional hub for pharmaceutical, herbal, cosmetic, and food-related services, contributing to sustainable national development.

The collaboration further supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, which seeks to reduce inequalities within and among countries; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, which emphasizes strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development.

News Article by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan
Photography by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan