Visited the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH) at Nagasaki University, Japan
March 11, 2026
Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University Strengthens Collaboration with Nagasaki University, Japan to Advance Planetary Health
On 11 March 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Sarawut Thepanondh, Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, together with the faculty’s executive team and academic staff, visited the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH) at Nagasaki University, Japan, to discuss and expand academic collaboration. The visit aimed to advance strategic cooperation in three key areas:
Academic & Research
Strengthening collaboration in education and research on Planetary Health to generate new knowledge and support academic development that integrates human health with the health of the earth’s ecosystems.
Executive Training
Exploring opportunities to develop executive-level training programs for public health leaders and administrators in order to enhance their capacity to address Planetary Health challenges at both policy and implementation levels.
Talent Exchange
Establishing mechanisms for faculty and student exchanges to enrich international professional experience and foster sustainable academic collaboration networks.
This visit represents a significant step in strengthening the partnership between the two institutions. It also supports the vision of the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, to advance as a center of excellence in Planetary Health and to develop a highly competent public health workforce capable of addressing emerging global challenges.
