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New ideas, shared challenges, and valuable regional perspectives came together in Thailand for the workshop on Paying for Precision Medicine Sustainably in Asia. The discussions highlighted common challenges in evidence generation, financing and reimbursement, social, regulatory, and infrastructure for better #PrecisionMedicine access in Asia, as well as opportunities for regional collaboration and shared learning. Thank you to our partners at SSHSPH NUS for co-organising this workshop, and to all participants for the insightful discussions. We look forward to continuing the conversation.
New ideas, shared challenges, and valuable regional perspectives came together in Thailand for the workshop on Paying for Precision Medicine Sustainably in Asia. The discussions highlighted common challenges in evidence generation, financing and reimbursement, social, regulatory, and infrastructure for better #PrecisionMedicine access in Asia, as well as opportunities for regional collaboration and shared learning. Thank you to our partners at SSHSPH NUS for co-organising this workshop, and to all participants for the insightful discussions. We look forward to continuing the conversation.
New ideas, shared challenges, and valuable regional perspectives came together in Thailand for the workshop on Paying for Precision Medicine Sustainably in Asia. The discussions highlighted common challenges in evidence generation, financing and reimbursement, social, regulatory, and infrastructure for better #PrecisionMedicine access in Asia, as well as opportunities for regional collaboration and shared learning. Thank you to our partners at SSHSPH NUS for co-organising this workshop, and to all participants for the insightful discussions. We look forward to continuing the conversation.
A new short course on “Vaccinology: Science and Public Health” is coming to Nagasaki, Japan. This course is designed for vaccine researchers and public health professionals involved in/or interested in vaccine research, development, epidemiology, policy, and implementation. Dates: 24–28 August 2026. Learn more & apply: https://www.tmgh.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/en/short-courses/vaccinology-science-and-public-health.
Karen O’Leary highlighted that while Thailand is the case study, the Commission offers global lessons on how evidence-based policymaking and collaboration can help address the growing commodification of essential healthcare. Ben Johnson framed the Commission as a global model for UHC, observing that every nation operates in a resource-limited setting and must protect patient choice from being a commercial illusion. Evidence matters, but how we act on it matters even more.
Dr. Kriang Tungsanga addressed the conflict of interest when medical care enters the stock market, noting that the drive for profit can shift the core medical mindset away from patient-centered virtue.
Dr. Suwit Wibupolprasert highlighted that policy decisions are evidence-driven, proving that systems can be formed, evaluated, and reformed through continuous evidence.
Kinanti Khansa Chavarina emphasized that collaboration is the key—engaging policymakers, nephrologists, and patient groups to ensure recommendations improve quality, equity, and sustainability in kidney care.
Voices from the Launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Dialysis at PMAC 2026. Today’s launch was more than just a presentation of data, it was a powerful dialogue on the future of kidney care. Experts from around the globe shared their reflections on Thailand’s journey and what it means for universal health coverage worldwide.
We are proud to announce the report publication of the "Nature Medicine Commission on Access to Dialysis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries." This report, launched at PMAC 2026, provides a critical analysis of Thailand’s 2022 dialysis policy shift, as well as recommendations to the Thai government and global kidney community to improve the quality, equity, and sustainability of kidney care. Beyond the data, the report turns evidence into action, offering policy recommendations that matter not only for Thailand, but for health systems worldwide. See how evidence can shape better dialysis policy: https://www.nature.com/collections/fbijigbccd
TODAY at PMAC 2026. We are pleased to feature Fatou Wurie, Founder & Chief Steward, Youterus Health (Sierra Leone), who stresses that ethics is at the heart of population policy design. Join PS 2.5: Diverse Values & Ethics in Designing Population Policies to hear more from our speakers. 30 Jan 2026, 10:30–12:30 ICT, World Ballroom A, 23rd Floor. Share your views before the session at https://sprw.io/stt-tScxG
As we kick off the first day of the Prince Mahidol Award Conference, we warmly invite all conference participants to join us tomorrow morning for Plenary 2. This session will explore key issues shaping health systems today and in the future, with distinguished speakers from different organisations and backgrounds sharing complementary perspectives on demographic shifts and health system transformation. 30 January 2026, 09.00–10.00AM, Bangkok Convention A, Floor 22.
What are the key challenges for health systems in shifting demographics? As the PMAC Plenary 2 session is just two days away, we are honoured to highlight our final speaker, Dr Li Ailan, WHO Representative to Thailand and former Assistant Director-General for UHC/Healthier Populations at the World Health Organization, who calls for a fundamental shift—from systems designed to treat disease to resilient health ecosystems rooted in prevention, primary care, and action on root causes. If you’d like to hear more insights from our speakers and join the discussion, come and join the session at PMAC 2026: 30 January 2026, 09.00–10.00AM, Bangkok Convention A, Floor 22.
Mark your calendar for our report launch at PMAC 2026. Don’t miss the Nature Medicine Commission Report Launch on Dialysis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a special session bringing together evidence, policy reflections, and insights from global experts. 30 January 2026, 13.00 - 13.30PM, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld. Let's explore evidence-based solutions to ensure the long-term sustainability of kidney care and beyond.
We are pleased to feature Aïssata Fall, Senior Program Director, Regional Representative for West and Central Africa Population Reference Bureau (Senegal), who underscores that ethics makes hidden burdens visible. Join PS 2.5: Diverse Values & Ethics in Designing Population Policies to hear more from our speakers. 30 Jan 2026, 10:30–12:30 ICT, World Ballroom A, 23rd Floor.
That’s a wrap! The Global Antibiotic Policy Initiative (GAPi) has officially been launched in Thailand. Supported by the Wellcome Trust, GAPi aims to strengthen local priority setting and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy action by applying a health economics approach to one of the most pressing global health challenges. The initiative brings together a strong research collaboration between the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), City St. George’s University of London, University of Oxford, One Health Trust and the Center for Global Development! Excited to follow how GAPi’s work will translate into meaningful impact, not only in Thailand and UK but beyond.
That’s a wrap! The Global Antibiotic Policy Initiative (GAPi) has officially been launched in Thailand. Supported by the Wellcome Trust, GAPi aims to strengthen local priority setting and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy action by applying a health economics approach to one of the most pressing global health challenges. The initiative brings together a strong research collaboration between the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), City St. George’s University of London, University of Oxford, One Health Trust and the Center for Global Development! Excited to follow how GAPi’s work will translate into meaningful impact, not only in Thailand and UK but beyond.
We are pleased to feature Stuart Gietel-Basten, Associate Dean, School of Humanities & Social Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, who emphasises that population policies should empower life choices while strengthening systems for demographic change. Join PS 2.5: Diverse Values & Ethics in Designing Population Policies to hear more from our speakers. 30 Jan 2026, 10:30–12:30 ICT, World Ballroom A, 23rd Floor. Share your views before the session at https://sprw.io/stt-tScxG.
The number of deaths within 90 days of hemodialysis patients rose following the 2022 policy change. Behind the statistics are real lives, and important questions about how dialysis care is delivered. Join the conversation at #PMAC2026 as we unpack key insights and reflections from the experts behind the Nature Commission Report on Dialysis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Friday, 30 January 2026, 13.00 - 13.30, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld.
We are pleased to feature Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, who highlights that a rights-based, values-driven approach is essential for building sustainable health systems amid rapid demographic change. Join PS 2.5: Diverse Values & Ethics in Designing Population Policies to hear more from our speakers. 30 Jan 2026, 10:30–12:30 ICT, World Ballroom A, 23rd Floor.
Clean water is not only about access, but about how systems work together. Today’s side meeting at PMAC 2026 brings together policymakers, researchers, innovators, and community partners to reflect on lessons from a pilot clean water initiative and discuss how real-world evidence can support system-level scale-up, promote equity and sustainability, and reduce reliance on single-use plastic water bottles. Stay tuned for key insights and takeaways from the session.
Dialysis accounts for 9% of Thailand’s UHC budget in 2024 and could reach about 30% by 2033 if trends persist. How can we protect the system while ensuring no patient is left behind? Join us at #PMAC2026 for the launch of the Nature Medicine Commission Report on Dialysis Policy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and explore the evidence behind Thailand’s dialysis policy journey. Friday, 30 January 2026, 13.00 - 13.30PM, at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand.