The Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC)
is an annual international conference held in Bangkok focusing on policy-related public health issues of global significance. Since 2007, PMAC has provided an important platform for global health leaders, policymakers, researchers, development partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and develop concrete recommendations to address critical global health challenges.
NHSO’s Involvement in the Prince Mahidol Award Conference
NHSO has been a long-standing member of the PMAC organizing committee and has played an active role in supporting the development and implementation of the conference over the years. Through our continued engagement, NHSO contributes perspectives and experiences from Thailand’s health system, particularly in the areas of universal health coverage, health financing, health systems development, and equitable access to health services.
In addition, NHSO serves as the main host of the PMAC field trip held each year. The field trip provides international participants with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of Thailand’s health system and to observe the implementation of key health policies and programs in practice. Through these field visits, NHSO facilitates dialogue between international participants and Thai health system stakeholders, showcasing Thailand’s experiences, innovations, and ongoing efforts in achieving universal health coverage and strengthening health system performance.
- To improve Thailand's UHC operation.
- To provide technical support to ASEAN and other countries in Asia and Africa towards achieving UHC.
- To promote UHC at the global level.
The GLO+UHC Project symbolizes a new level of south-south collaboration and networking which is striving towards strengthening UHC implementation around the world.