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11 October 2024

Providing Health Services to Flood-Affected Communities at Wat Mueang Daeng

The mobile health unit of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) continued its outreach efforts at Wat Mueang Daeng, Mae Sai Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, to provide health checkups and reproductive health education to people affected by flooding and landslides. Services were provided to Thai citizens, migrant workers, and ethnic minority groups without discrimination based on nationality, religion, or ethnicity. The activity was led by Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, along with the project team and the PPAT Mae Sot team from Tak Province. Services offered included the distribution of contraceptive supplies to prevent unplanned pregnancy, voluntary blood testing, distribution of basic medicines, wound care, STI screening, and reproductive health education, including information on STI prevention and family planning. The activity was carried out under the project titled “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)….

10 October 2024

Advancing Accountability and Strengthening Community Capacity

From October 7–10, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) assigned Ms. Orawan Kerdjan, Senior Officer, Planning and Evaluation Division, and Ms. Nuchnar Raruern, Project Manager for Sexual and Reproductive Health Capacity Development in Emergency Situations (SPRINT 2), to participate as representatives in the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Training Workshop. The workshop was organized through collaboration between IPPF East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESAOR), IPPF South Asia Region, and UNFPA Asia and the Pacific. The workshop focused on advancing accountability and empowering communities to take part in decision-making processes that directly affect their lives. It aimed to ensure that no one is left behind and that humanitarian decision-making genuinely considers and responds to the voices of crisis-affected populations. True accountability was emphasized as a mechanism through which affected communities’ voices can be heard. The training took place in Penang, Malaysia, and was attended by participants from 12 countries….

10 October 2024

Mobile Health Unit Provides Services to Migrant Workers Affected by Flooding in Mae Sai

On the morning of October 10th, Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, led the project team in collaboration with the PPAT team from Mae Sot District, Tak Province, and the Karuna Volunteer Club of Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, to deliver mobile health services and reproductive health education to migrant workers and ethnic groups affected by flooding in Mae Sai District. The activity took place at Wat Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province. Most of the beneficiaries were migrant workers who have limited access to support services—particularly in the areas of health, reproductive health, maternal and child health, and domestic violence. The mobile health unit provided a range of services including contraceptive implant services, distribution of contraceptive supplies to prevent unplanned pregnancy, voluntary blood testing, distribution of basic medicines, wound care, and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Educational activities were also provided on reproductive health, STI prevention, and family planning. This initiative was carried out under the project titled “Meeting the…

9 October 2024

Home Visits and Relief Support for Landslide Victims in Ban Pa Yang, Chiang Rai

On October 9, the project team from the Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic, led by Khun Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, along with Khun Pongsakorn Saokhiao, Project Officer, and their team, conducted home visits to residents affected by a landslide in Ban Pa Yang, Mae Fa Luang Subdistrict, Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province. The visit aimed to offer emotional support and provide initial relief supplies to those impacted. In collaboration with the Ban Pa Yang Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, the team also coordinated mobile reproductive health services for the local population. These services were delivered without discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, or nationality, under the framework of the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” supported by funding from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Affected residents remain temporarily sheltered in safe zones while waiting for their homes to be repaired or rebuilt, as recovery efforts continue in the…

8 October 2024

PPAT Chiang Rai Medical Clinic Continues Providing Support in Mae Sai

In the evening of October 8, the Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic team, led by Khun Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, along with Khun Pongsakorn Saokhiao, Project Officer, and team members, remained stationed in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, to continue offering assistance to those affected by the recent flooding and landslides in the area. The team actively coordinated with the Mae Sai Municipality, disaster relief agencies, and partner organizations to deploy mobile reproductive health services to affected residents, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or nationality. This mission forms part of the project titled “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” which is financially supported by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Although floodwaters have begun to recede, many homes remain buried in mud, and roads remain difficult to traverse….

7 October 2024

Field Visit to Provide Reproductive Health Support in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai

In the evening of October 7, Khun Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), together with her team, conducted a field visit to Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, to deliver assistance to individuals affected by the recent floods in the area. The team coordinated with the Mae Sai District Public Health Office, disaster relief agencies, and partner organizations to deploy mobile reproductive health services to the affected population, regardless of ethnicity. This initiative is part of the project titled “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,”. The project is financially supported by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

2 October 2024

IPPF Visits PPAT Medical Clinic to Observe Ongoing Work

On September 30, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), together with Khun Saneekan Rosamontri, Project Research and Development Manager, and Khun Serene Ramnee, Project Manager, welcomed members and staff from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) during their visit to exchange insights and observe the work of PPAT. The visit included a tour of the PPAT Medical Clinic and the Ban Hom Lamduan Elderly Care Facility, highlighting PPAT’s comprehensive approach to healthcare services. PPAT has long been the sole member organization representing Thailand in IPPF….

26 September 2024

World Contraception Day 2024: “Department of Health – PPAT – Bayer Thai” Join Forces to Empower the Next Generation with Knowledge

Bangkok – September 26, 2024 – The Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra (PPAT), in collaboration with the Bureau of Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, and Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., jointly organized a campaign to mark World Contraception Day 2024, observed annually on September 26. The campaign was held under the theme “Empowering Choices, One Decision at a Time: Building Knowledge for the Future of the New Generation”, with the aim of driving accurate and comprehensive knowledge about contraception. The initiative encourages young people to make informed decisions and take charge of their own futures with quality and confidence. It also supports the reduction of unintended pregnancies, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event took place at the 6th Floor Conference Room, Somdet Uppatham Building, PPAT Headquarters, Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 44, Bangkok. ไบเออร์ร่วมกับ สำนักอนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์ กรมอนามัย และสวท สนับสนุนกิจกรรมรณรงค์ “วันคุมกำเนิดโลก” มาอย่างต่อเนื่องโดย ปีนี้นับเป็นปีที่ 17 โดยมีเป้าหมายในการให้ข้อมูลเรื่องการคุมกำเนิดเพื่อเป็นทางเลือกในการตัดสินใจที่ถูกต้อง ลดจำนวนการตั้งครรภ์ที่ไม่พึงประสงค์…

25 September 2024

International Exchange on Reproductive Health Work

On September 24, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), together with Khun Serene Ramnee, Project Manager, participated in an international exchange on promoting reproductive health services in remote areas, particularly among vulnerable and underserved populations. This exchange took place during the ‘Champions, Change and Challenges’ Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead Gathering, organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) from September 23–25, 2024, at the Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok….

23 September 2024

Engaging with the Parliamentary Committee to Promote Reproductive Health Awareness

On the morning of September 23, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) participated in a knowledge exchange forum with the Parliamentary Committee on Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Groups, and Gender Diversity of the House of Representatives. The event was a seminar titled “Reproductive Hygiene: Awareness for Every Life Stage”. Khun Serene Ramnee, Project Manager of PPAT, joined the panel discussion on the topic “Adolescent Reproductive Health and Policies on Sexual Harassment, Menstruation, and Sanitary Products.” The seminar aimed to educate adolescents, working-age adults, and the elderly on reproductive hygiene and its practical application in daily life. It also sought to build adolescents’ resilience against sexual harassment and to promote inclusive participation in shaping reproductive health policies and legislation across different age groups. The seminar took place at Meeting Room 606, Parliament Building, Bangkok….

19 September 2024

PPAT Receives the People’s Choice Award in Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion

On September 18, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) was honored with the People’s Choice Award in the category of Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion at the HER AWARDS UNFPA, THAILAND 2024—a ceremony celebrating inspiring women. Representing the Association at the award reception were Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association; Mr. Panatphong Noradee, Manager of Knowledge Dissemination and Public Relations; Ms. Chanisiree Pumthong; and Ms. Luksika Ngohses from PPAT’s Research and Development Department. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and held at ESCAP Hall, United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok….