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USAID Specialist Terrence Mark Gains Valuable Insight on Thailand's Universal Health Coverage for Papua New Guinea's Future Health Insurance System
USAID Specialist Terrence Mark Gains Valuable Insight on Thailand's Universal Health Coverage for Papua New Guinea's Future Health Insurance System
NHSO Shares Comprehensive Information on UHC History, Challenges, and Successes with Mr. Terrence Mark during Visit.
Mr. Terrence Mark, a USAID Project Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment) from the Office of the Regional Director, visited the National Health Security Office (NHSO) in Thailand on March 27, 2023.
The visit aimed to study and learn from Thailand's Universal Health Coverage (UHC), to help in the development of Papua New Guinea's future health insurance system.
Ms. Pimpanitta Saenyakul, HIV Deputy Team Leader from the Office of Public Health, USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA), led Mr. Mark on the study tour of NHSO. Ms. Wilailuk Wisasa, Director of International Collaboration on UHC, Policy Advocacy Unit, served as the lecturer during the visit, providing a wealth of information on the history, challenges, and successes of Thailand's UHC.
Throughout the visit, the NHSO team shared valuable insights on the establishment of the UHC health insurance system, the obstacles encountered, and the cooperation and lessons learned in the process.
The discussion focused on the importance of bringing best practices and key learnings from Thailand to Papua New Guinea, as the country plans to develop its own health insurance system in the future.
In the afternoon, Mr. Mark was given a tour of the NHSO 1330 Contact Center, Consumer Protection, and Government Complex Building to see the operations and facilities.
The NHSO team's dedication to providing comprehensive information and transparent insights on their UHC system made a significant impact on Mr. Mark, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from their experiences.
The successful visit by Mr. Terrence Mark highlights the collaborative efforts between Thailand's NHSO and USAID, as they work together to improve health systems and expand Universal Health Coverage globally.
The knowledge and insights gained from the visit will be invaluable as Papua New Guinea moves forward in planning its own health insurance system, drawing from the best practices and lessons learned from Thailand's experiences.
NHSO Shares Comprehensive Information on UHC History, Challenges, and Successes with Mr. Terrence Mark during Visit.
Mr. Terrence Mark, a USAID Project Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment) from the Office of the Regional Director, visited the National Health Security Office (NHSO) in Thailand on March 27, 2023.
The visit aimed to study and learn from Thailand's Universal Health Coverage (UHC), to help in the development of Papua New Guinea's future health insurance system.
Ms. Pimpanitta Saenyakul, HIV Deputy Team Leader from the Office of Public Health, USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA), led Mr. Mark on the study tour of NHSO. Ms. Wilailuk Wisasa, Director of International Collaboration on UHC, Policy Advocacy Unit, served as the lecturer during the visit, providing a wealth of information on the history, challenges, and successes of Thailand's UHC.
Throughout the visit, the NHSO team shared valuable insights on the establishment of the UHC health insurance system, the obstacles encountered, and the cooperation and lessons learned in the process.
The discussion focused on the importance of bringing best practices and key learnings from Thailand to Papua New Guinea, as the country plans to develop its own health insurance system in the future.
In the afternoon, Mr. Mark was given a tour of the NHSO 1330 Contact Center, Consumer Protection, and Government Complex Building to see the operations and facilities.
The NHSO team's dedication to providing comprehensive information and transparent insights on their UHC system made a significant impact on Mr. Mark, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from their experiences.
The successful visit by Mr. Terrence Mark highlights the collaborative efforts between Thailand's NHSO and USAID, as they work together to improve health systems and expand Universal Health Coverage globally.
The knowledge and insights gained from the visit will be invaluable as Papua New Guinea moves forward in planning its own health insurance system, drawing from the best practices and lessons learned from Thailand's experiences.
