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The School of Public Health, Walailak University, successfully organized the International Network Conference on Public Health 2025 & 5^th Excellent Center for Public Health Research International Conference on March 28, 2025, at Academic Building 8, Walailak University. 

Under the theme "SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC HEALTH: COLLABORATING FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW," the conference brought together leading experts and scholars from around the world to discuss innovative strategies for advancing public health.

The event featured esteemed keynote speakers from six countries, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in addressing global public health challenges. The distinguished speakers included:

• Dr. Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon – Director of ThaiHealth Promotion Foundation, Thailand
• Prof. Dr. Atsuko Ikeda – Center for Environmental and Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Japan
• Prof. Dr. Shamsul Bahri Hj Mohd Tamrin – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
• Prof. Dr. Li Jing – School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, China
• Dr. Utami Dwipayanti – School of Public Health, Udayana University, Indonesia
• Dr. Truong Thanh Nam – Faculty of Public Health, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam

Throughout the conference, participants engaged in insightful discussions, shared knowledge, and explored collaborative research opportunities to enhance public health sustainability. The event also served as a platform for sharing best practices and innovative solutions to emerging public health challenges worldwide.

The School of Public Health, Walailak University, remains committed to fostering international partnerships and driving impactful public health initiatives for the benefit of society. The success of this conference underscores the university’s dedication to academic excellence and global engagement in public health research and education.