Goal 17

The Provincial Integrated Health Promotion Management Coordination Center (Platform) of Nakhon Phanom Province, in collaboration with Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhon Phanom and health sector partners, organized a workshop entitled “Analysis of the Health Partnership Ecosystem and Integrated Approaches to Advancing Health Promotion on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nakhon Phanom Province.” The workshop aimed to gather input, develop action plans, and define integrated strategies to address the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases in the province.

On January 19, 2025, Dr. Supranee Sitthikarn, Dean of Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom University, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered the welcoming remarks. She outlined the key concepts and objectives of health promotion initiatives under the Provincial Integrated Platform, emphasizing systematic collaboration among partner networks to tackle NCDs—particularly diabetes, which remains a major public health concern in the area.

The workshop was attended by faculty members of Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhon Phanom, including Assistant Professor Dr. Benjamart Pilayont, Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance; Assistant Professor Chaiwat Inchaya, lecturer in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing; and Assistant Professor Arunrat Uthaisang, lecturer in Adult and Gerontological Nursing. The event was held at Ming Nakhon Phanom Conference Room, 2nd Floor, the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Building, Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom University.

Assistant Professor Dr. Kanin Chueduangphui, Head of the Provincial Integrated Health Promotion Management Unit (Platform) of Nakhon Phanom Province and project coordinator, stated that the workshop was supported by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), Creative Opportunities Office (Office 6). The primary objective was to develop project proposals focusing on the prevention and delay of non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes, in a sustainable manner.

The program featured lectures and panel discussions by distinguished speakers, including:

• Assistant Professor Dr. Kanin Chueduangphui, who explained the objectives and operational framework of the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Platform;

• Assistant Professor Dr. Benjamart Pilayont, who presented the current NCD situation and an analysis of the health partnership ecosystem;

• Dr. Sirilak Jaichuang, Deputy Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Nakhon Phanom, who discussed integrated collaboration approaches led by the Provincial Public Health Office; and

• A representative from the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administrative Organization, who addressed the role of the local government in supporting public health initiatives.

Participants included representatives from various sectors, such as the core working team, the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Public Health Office, the Provincial Administrative Organization, Nakhon Phanom Provincial Sports School, CYF Learning Center, and the Nakhon Phanom Tourism and Sports Club, with a total of more than 20 attendees.

Outcomes from the discussions and knowledge exchange will be utilized as key inputs for developing project proposals to seek funding support from Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), Creative Opportunities Office (Office 6). Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom University, will serve as the principal grant recipient and lead agency in implementing the initiatives, with the aim of strengthening the provincial health system and sustainably improving the quality of life of the people of Nakhon Phanom Province.