Thammasat Faculty of Public Health belongs to a global consortium of Universities (see Exchange Program below) that share a vision of transforming the 20th century models of public health into a model which reflects the real needs of an increasingly mobile, marginalised, globalised and climate-challenged 21st century.

The globalisation of trade and employment has created new economic opportunities for some, but at the cost of high levels of disparity in national and personal wealth for many, while climate change presents an ever growing threat to life, livelihoods, property and well-being, particularly to those who are least able to protect themselves. Climate change, entrenched poverty and social inequity are important drivers of mass migration, human trafficking and regional conflict. Governance and service delivery systems around the world are being challenged to be more mindful and inclusive of identity, gender, ethnicity and ability in legislation, policy and practice.

A 21st century model of public health looks beyond the traditional mandate of prevention, promotion, treatment and rehabilitation. It plans, resources and delivers public health interventions which not only address morbidity and mortality, but also contribute to building social and political justice, such as by addressing the social determinants of health. This new model of public health is called Global Health, and it requires experts and practitioners from multiple disciplines to work together in international, national and local collaborations in service delivery, education and research.

The Consortium’s priorities include strengthening the South-to-South components of the international development architecture. This is done by developing educational programs that give graduates from low and middle income countries the knowledge and skills needed not only to research and teach in Global Health, but also to gain employment in international and interregional organizations and/or at the policy level in their own national governments and institutions.

More Information: https://sasuk.fph.tu.ac.th/public/MPH-GH