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NurseCMU Faculty and Students Join the 20th APAHL Forum in Japan

19 October 2026
Faculty of Nursing

The Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, was represented by Assistant Professor Dr. Anon Wisutthananon and Assistant Professor Dr. Chutima Meechamnan, Assistant Deans, together with five undergraduate nursing students, at the 20th Asia-Pacific Alliance of Health Leaders (APAHL) Forum, held from October 10-13, 2026, at Yamaguchi University, Japan. The forum focused on the theme "Disaster Healthcare Preparedness and Response: Strategies and Leadership Approaches."
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The APAHL Forum is organized under an academic collaboration network comprising five participating institutions: Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University, Japan, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Australia, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Thailand, Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
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The Forum aims to develop future academic leaders in the health sciences across the Asia-Pacific region. Under this collaboration, member institutions take turns hosting the annual forum. In 2026, the 20th APAHL Forum was hosted by the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University, Japan.
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The forum provided an opportunity for faculty members and students from participating institutions to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and learn about health promotion approaches and practices in their respective countries. The program included academic presentations and discussions, institutional visits, and group discussions on disaster healthcare preparedness and response, with an emphasis on strategies and leadership approaches. In addition to the academic activities, students participated in cultural exchange activities that fostered cross-cultural understanding, strengthened international connections, and encouraged collaboration among students from the participating institutions.
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Participation in the 20th APAHL Forum provided an important opportunity for CMU faculty members and nursing students to strengthen their leadership competencies, broaden their international perspectives, and build academic networks. These collaborative efforts contribute to advancing health sciences education and promoting the health and well-being of populations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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