01/04/2026
🌍 World Health Day 2026 in Thailand
Together for Health. Stand with Science.
Today, WHO Thailand joined the Ministry of Public Health and One Health partners to mark World Health Day 2026, highlighting how the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment is deeply interconnected — and why science and evidence matter more than ever.
Dr Ailan Li, WHO Representative to Thailand, said:
“WHO greatly values our long-standing partnership and remains committed to supporting Thailand’s national priorities.
The World Health Day 2026 provides us with a year-long opportunity to celebrate the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants and the planet.”
Thailand’s remarkable progress in health, particularly through Universal Health Coverage, is recognised globally and reflects the country’s strong leadership and capacity.
As the context is rapidly changing—with climate change, ageing populations, emerging diseases, and funding pressures—it is essential to strengthen a health ecosystem guided by science and to promote multilateral cooperation to turn evidence into action.
WHO stands ready to support Thailand’s leadership in One Health as a trusted partner, contributing to national resilience and to regional and global health security.
The event was honoured by the presence of H.E. Minister Pattana Promphat and Dr Somlerk Juengsmarn, Permanent Secretary, together with Directors General, senior officials of MOPH and partners from across sectors.
📌 Highlights included:
✨ A One Health exhibition showcasing contributions from WHO and key partners, including the Department of Disease Control, Department of Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Services, Department of Health Service Support, the Food and Drug Administration, the Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN), and FAO
🎤 Exchanges among policymakers, public health professionals and partners
🎨 Art and Photo Challenge showcasing public engagement and creativity e expression
💬 “Together for health. Stand with science.”
WHO sincerely thank the Ministry of Public Health, partner agencies and all contributors to the Art & Photo Challenge for making World Health Day 2026 a shared success.
