On 2 November 2026, the Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, officially launched the Annual International Training Course (AITC) 2026 on “Health Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development and Community Resilience,” held from 2–13 November 2026, welcoming 21 participants from 14 countries.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Adisak Tantiworawit, MD, Vice President of Chiang Mai University. Associate Professor Dr. Waraporn Boonchieng, Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by Dr. Nattaya Promtong, representative of the National Health Commission Office (NHCO). Assistant Professor Dr. Warangkana Naksen, Course Director, presented the programme overview.
Supported by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) in collaboration with NHCO, the training aims to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in Health Impact Assessment (HIA) through lectures, interactive workshops, field visits, and international knowledge exchange, promoting sustainable development, health equity, and community resilience.
