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20 November 2024

Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop

ให้ความรู้ อสม.เรื่องอนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์ในสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉิน เมื่อวันที่ 20 พฤศจิกายนที่ผ่านมา สมาคมวางแผนครอบครัวแห่งประเทศไทยฯ (คลินิกเวชกรรม สวท เชียงราย) จัดกิจกรรมจัดอบรม อาสาสมัครสาธารณสุขประจำหมู่บ้าน (อสม.) เทศบาลตำบลเวียงพางคำ อ.แม่สาย จ.เชียงราย เรื่องการตอบสนองสุขภาพทางเพศ อนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์ และความรุนแรงทางเพศ ขั้นพื้นฐานในสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉินภัยพิบัติ นำโดย คุณกรณ์รวี แสนดวง ผู้จัดการโครงการ และคณะทำงาน ซึ่งดำเนินงานภายใต้โครงการตอบสนองความต้องการสุขภาพทางเพศ และอนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์ที่สำคัญของชุมชนที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากน้ำท่วมและดินถล่มในภาคเหนือของประเทศไทย (Meeting the essential SRH needs of communities affected by floods and landslides in Northern Thailand) ซึ่งได้รับงบประมาณสนับสนุนจาก สหพันธ์วางแผนครอบครัวระหว่างประเทศ หรือ IPPF…

17 November 2024

PPAT Holds the 2024 Annual Board Members and Staff Seminar

From November 15–17, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) organized its 2024 Annual Board Members and Staff Seminar. The primary objective of the seminar was to enhance the capacity of PPAT staff to work more effectively and solidarity. The event took place at Pailin A Conference Room, Felix River Kwai Resort, Mueang District, Kanchanaburi Province. The seminar was officially opened by Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, and was attended by members of the 17th PPAT Board, including Ms. Dadchaneeya Ruttanasiri, Registrar of the Association; Ms. Penpan Chittasenee, Treasurer; and Miss Sirichandra Balakanich. Executives and staff from all PPAT departments participated actively. The program included a full-day training session on positive communication techniques and team empowerment, delivered by speakers from the Association of Organizational Wellness Practitioners. The seminar also featured the presentation of long-service awards to staff who had completed 10, 15, 20, and 35 years of service, as well as special recognition for staff…

7 November 2024

Distribution of Hygiene Kits to Landslide-Affected Families

On November 7th, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic), together with the Mobile Medical Unit of the Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Foundation Chiang Rai Province, provided education on sexual and reproductive health to families affected by flooding and landslides. The activity took place at Chao Pho Luang Uppatham Border Patrol Police School, Ban Hua Mae Kham, Mae Salong Nai Subdistrict, Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province. Hygiene kits were also distributed to 30 families affected by landslides and to vulnerable groups. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

6 November 2024

Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic Organizes Reproductive Health Education Activity

On November 6th, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic), in collaboration with Mae Suai Hospital, Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province, organized an activity to provide education on sexual and reproductive health to women of reproductive age and their families. The activity also included the provision of contraceptive implant services to women of reproductive age who voluntarily participated in the program. The services were delivered at the contraceptive implant service point operated by the Primary and Holistic Care Division of Mae Suai Hospital. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

31 October 2024

Distribution of Hygiene Kits to Families Affected by Floods and Landslides in Mae Fa Luang District

On October 30th, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic), in collaboration with the “Khon Khon for Change” Group, Raks Thai Foundation, Mae Fa Luang District Public Health Office, Phaya Phrai Health Promoting Hospital, the village head of Ban Mae Mor, and village health volunteers (VHVs) of Ban Mae Mor, conducted a mobile health outreach at Ban Mae Mor, Thoet Thai Subdistrict, Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province. The activity provided health services and reproductive health services, along with the distribution of hygiene kits to families affected by flooding and landslides in the area. The operation was led by Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, together with the project team. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

31 October 2024

Participated in the panel discussion: “Human resource development across all ages to support an aging society

On October 25th, Ms. Serene Ramnee, Project Manager at the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), represented the Association in a discussion forum titled “Developing Human Resources Across All Ages to Address an Ageing Society: From Policy to Practice”, held as part of the launch event for Thailand’s ICPD30 Report: 30 Years of Progress in Population and Sustainable Development. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Thailand, in collaboration with the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and partner organizations. The forum aimed to launch and present Thailand’s ICPD30 Report and to share key findings with experts for discussion. It also served as a platform to promote the exchange of ideas among stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public, fostering a shared understanding of Thailand’s demographic transformation in the coming years. More than 120 participants attended the event, including representatives from government agencies, civil society organizations, international organizations, academic institutions, and youth…

28 October 2024

PPAT Board Members and Executives Attend Solidarity for Change 2024

From October 22–25, Ms. Dadchaneeya Ruttanasiri, Registrar of the Association; Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, M.D., PPAT Board Member; and Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, participated in the Solidarity for Change Regional Gathering & Youth Forum 2024, organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (IPPF ESEAOR) in Iloilo City, Philippines. The event brought together more than 100 participants from 21 member countries of IPPF ESEAOR, including executive board members, senior management, and youth representatives. The gathering served as a platform for discussing opportunities and challenges in shaping strategic collaboration in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice (SRHRJ) in the Asia-Oceania region. The forum also emphasized community engagement and the promotion of inclusive sexual and gender policies to sustainably improve quality of life and respond to global change….

24 October 2024

PPAT Organizes Health Promotion Activity in Remembrance of Royal Benevolence

On October 23rd, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother, in collaboration with the Bor Farang Rimnam Community and Public Health Service Center 17 Prachaniwet, organized the activity “In Remembrance of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother’s Benevolence” on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. Her Royal Highness is the patron of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand. The event took place at Bor Farang Rimnam Community, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. The activity was led by Ms. Nuttakan Yimrit, Deputy Director of PPAT, Mr. Worachote Lamudthong, Project Manager, Ms. Pattaya Buranaprapa, and the PPAT team. The event featured health promotion activities for the elderly, who were the main target group of the event. Participants also received health promotion kits designed specifically for older persons….

15 October 2024

Distributing Hygiene Kits to Young Mothers in Saraphi District

On October 15th, Mr. Pongsakorn Saokhiao, Project Officer, traveled to Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province, to distribute hygiene kits to 35 households of young mothers under the age of 20 who had been affected by severe flooding. Access to the area was extremely difficult, with travel possible only by boat. The hygiene kits included sanitary pads, male and female underwear, towels, condoms, and essential daily necessities. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). 4o…

14 October 2024

Distributing Hygiene Kits to Encourage Village Health Volunteers (VHV)

On October 14th, the mobile health unit of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic) continued its field operation at Wat Tham Phachom, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, by distributing hygiene kits to support and encourage village health volunteers (VHV) who were also affected by the floods and landslides in Wiang Phang Kham Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province (assigned to the disaster relief unit at Wat Tham Phachom). The team also collaborated in planning further assistance for those affected by flooding and landslides, through the provision of mobile health services offering sexual and reproductive health care. The activity was conducted under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

12 October 2024

Mobile Health Unit Operates in Ban Tham Phachom, the First Village Hit by Mae Sai Flooding

On September 12th, the mobile health unit of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) continued its field operation at Wat Tham Phachom, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, which was the first village to receive the surge of flash floods coming from the Myanmar side. The floodwaters brought mud that inundated houses and reached inside living areas. This operation provided health checkups and reproductive health education to people affected by flooding and landslides, including Thai citizens, migrant workers, and ethnic groups. Services were provided without discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. The operation was led by Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, along with the working team and the PPAT Mae Sot team from Tak Province. Services included the distribution of contraceptive supplies to prevent unplanned pregnancy, voluntary blood testing, distribution of basic medicines, wound care, screening for sexually transmitted infections, as well as education on reproductive health, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, and family planning. The operation…