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💡 These discussions contribute to ongoing policy conversations on how health systems can evolve to respond to demographic transition—while remaining equitable, sustainable, and people-centered. #PMAC2026 #PMAC #DemographicShifts #HealthSystem #GlobalHealth

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Plus, reflections from both speakers and participants, captured through plenary discussions and audience engagement, consistently highlighted equity as a key consideration in responding to demographic transition.

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⏩ Leveraging digital health and AI to support overstretched workforces, built on a robust digital backbone ⏩ Designing partnerships that respect regional and local priorities, and amplify local voices

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⏩ Reframing health not as a cost, but as an investment in human dignity and economic growth ⏩ Strengthening prevention and health promotion ⏩ Investing in people, primary health care, and compassionate, patient-centered services

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Speakers identified key pathways forward, including insights from Dr. Feng Zhao (World Bank), Dasho Dechen Wangmo (PEMA Secretariat), Prof. Ntobeko Ntusi (South African Medical Research Council), Dr. Jimmy Volmink (Wellcome Trust), and Dr. Li Ailan (WHO Thailand) on: (cont)

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At #PMAC2026, Plenary 2 “Demographic Shifts and Health System Transformation” examined two key questions: 🗨️ Are health systems ready for shifting demographics and what happens if we fail to act now? 🗨️ How can health systems respond to shifting demographics without leaving equity behind?

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As countries face demographic changes such as population ageing, health systems are being tested not only by rising NCDs, increasing health expenditure, workforce shortages, and fragile health financing, but also by the growing concern about equity.

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👤 Karen O’Leary highlighted that while Thailand is the case study, the Commission offers global lessons on how evidence-based policymaking and collaboration can help address the growing commodification of essential healthcare.

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👤 Dr. Kriang Tungsanga addressed the conflict of interest when medical care enters the stock market, noting that the drive for profit can shift the core medical mindset away from patient-centered virtue.

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👤 Dr. Suwit Wibupolprasert highlighted that policy decisions are evidence-driven, proving that systems can be formed, evaluated, and reformed through continuous evidence.

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👤 Kinanti Khansa Chavarina emphasized that collaboration is the key—engaging policymakers, nephrologists, and patient groups to ensure recommendations improve quality, equity, and sustainability in kidney care.

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HITAP Thailand @hitap.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Voices from the Launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Dialysis at #PMAC2026 💬 #PMAC2026 #ChronicKidneyDisease #DialysisPolicy #ThailandUHC #LMICs

Voices from the Launch of the Nature Medicine Commission on Dialysis at PMAC 2026. Today’s launch was more than just a presentation of data, it was a powerful dialogue on the future of kidney care. Experts from around the globe shared their reflections on Thailand’s journey and what it means for universal health coverage worldwide.

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We are proud to announce the report publication of the "Nature Medicine Commission on Access to Dialysis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries." 🎉 💡 See how evidence can shape better dialysis policy: www.nature.com/collections/... #PMAC2026 #ChronicKidneyDisease #DialysisPolicy #ThailandUHC #LMICs

We are proud to announce the report publication of the "Nature Medicine Commission on Access to Dialysis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries." This report, launched at PMAC 2026, provides a critical analysis of Thailand’s 2022 dialysis policy shift, as well as recommendations to the Thai government and global kidney community to improve the quality, equity, and sustainability of kidney care. Beyond the data, the report turns evidence into action, offering policy recommendations that matter not only for Thailand, but for health systems worldwide. See how evidence can shape better dialysis policy: https://www.nature.com/collections/fbijigbccd

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HITAP Thailand @hitap.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

📢 TODAY at #PMAC2026! We are pleased to feature Fatou Wurie, Founder & Chief Steward, Youterus Health (Sierra Leone), who stresses that ethics is at the heart of population policy design.

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🎉 PMAC 2026 starts today! As we kick off the first day of the Prince Mahidol Award Conference, we warmly invite all conference participants to join us tomorrow morning for Plenary 2. 📅 30 January 2026 🕘 09.00–10.00AM 📍 Bangkok Convention A, Floor 22 #PMAC2026 #DemographicShifts #HealthSystem

As we kick off the first day of the Prince Mahidol Award Conference, we warmly invite all conference participants to join us tomorrow morning for Plenary 2. This session will explore key issues shaping health systems today and in the future, with distinguished speakers from different organisations and backgrounds sharing complementary perspectives on demographic shifts and health system transformation.
30 January 2026, 09.00–10.00AM, Bangkok Convention A, Floor 22.

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What are the key challenges for health systems in shifting demographics? As the PMAC Plenary 2 session is just one day away, we're honoured to highlight our final speaker, Dr Li Ailan, WHO Representative to Thailand and former Assistant Director-General for UHC/Healthier Populations at WHO, (cont)

What are the key challenges for health systems in shifting demographics? As the PMAC Plenary 2 session is just two days away, we are honoured to highlight our final speaker, Dr Li Ailan, WHO Representative to Thailand and former Assistant Director-General for UHC/Healthier Populations at the World Health Organization, who calls for a fundamental shift—from systems designed to treat disease to resilient health ecosystems rooted in prevention, primary care, and action on root causes. If you’d like to hear more insights from our speakers and join the discussion, come and join the session at PMAC 2026: 30 January 2026, 09.00–10.00AM, Bangkok Convention A, Floor 22.

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Yin May Tun also demonstrated the Thai Hospital Emissions Management Systems (THEMS), launched by HITAP in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health. THEMS is a digital tool that helps hospitals manage greenhouse gas emissions through: (cont)/

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How digital health innovation is redefining health governance at #PMAC2026 🔍 In the session “Smart Health System: Leveraging Digital and Innovative Solutions for Health Governance”, Sarin K.C. highlighted that digital health, from telemedicine to AI, (cont)/ #SMB302 #DigitalHealth #HITAP #THEMS

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Mark your calendar for our report launch at #PMAC2026 📅🌟 Don’t miss the Nature Medicine Commission Report Launch on Dialysis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a special session bringing together evidence, policy reflections, and insights from global experts.

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📢 Tomorrow at #PMAC2026! We are pleased to feature Aïssata Fall, Senior Program Director, Regional Representative for West and Central Africa Population Reference Bureau (Senegal), who underscores that ethics makes hidden burdens visible.

We are pleased to feature Aïssata Fall, Senior Program Director, Regional Representative for West and Central Africa Population Reference Bureau (Senegal), who underscores that ethics makes hidden burdens visible. Join PS 2.5: Diverse Values & Ethics in Designing Population Policies to hear more from our speakers. 30 Jan 2026, 10:30–12:30 ICT, World Ballroom A, 23rd Floor.

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by applying a health economics approach to one of the most pressing global health challenges. #GAPi #AMR #researchcollaboration #publichealthpolicy #globalhealth

That’s a wrap! The Global Antibiotic Policy Initiative (GAPi) has officially been launched in Thailand. Supported by the Wellcome Trust, GAPi aims to strengthen local priority setting and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy action by applying a health economics approach to one of the most pressing global health challenges. The initiative brings together a strong research collaboration between the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), City St. George’s University of London, University of Oxford, One Health Trust and the Center for Global Development! Excited to follow how GAPi’s work will translate into meaningful impact, not only in Thailand and UK but beyond.

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That’s a wrap! 👏 The Global Antibiotic Policy Initiative (GAPi) has officially been launched in Thailand. Supported by the Wellcome Trust, GAPi aims to strengthen local priority setting and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy action (cont)/

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⏳2 days to go until PS 2.5 at #PMAC2026! We are pleased to feature Stuart Gietel-Basten, Associate Dean, School of Humanities & Social Science, HKUST, who emphasises that population policies should empower life choices while strengthening systems for demographic change.

We are pleased to feature Stuart Gietel-Basten, Associate Dean, School of Humanities & Social Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, who emphasises that population policies should empower life choices while strengthening systems for demographic change. Join PS 2.5: Diverse Values & Ethics in Designing Population Policies to hear more from our speakers. 30 Jan 2026, 10:30–12:30 ICT, World Ballroom A, 23rd Floor. Share your views before the session at https://sprw.io/stt-tScxG.

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