Wild boars, scientifically known as Sus scrofa, have adapted to survive across various continents, with their strong presence and adaptability sparking admiration, reverence, and sometimes conflict [1, 2]. In Thailand, these animals symbolize resilience and are known in Thai as หมูป่า (Moo Paa). Although wild boars hold a positive image, their impact on local agriculture…
Dr. Suwannarong and a local IT expert carried out a “Feasibility Study and Landscape Analysis on a New Pandemic Management System (PMS) for Data Collection, Management, and Dashboard Visualization in Cambodia” for the Ministry of Health Cambodia, with support from the World Bank Cambodia. This aimed to assess the feasibility of launching the new PMS…
We are excited to present our report on the fisheries supply chain, conducted by SUPA71 and supported by the ICF/US Department of Labor. Please read the report about Thailand: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/reports/child-labor/list-of-goods/supply-chains In this regard, we extend our gratitude to all team members and collaborators from various study locations. Supply Chain Study on Forced Labor in the…
The recent overpopulation of feral pigeons has emerged as a new problem in Thailand, particularly in the capital city of Bangkok. One of the primary causes of the drastic increase in pigeon populations in Bangkok is the abundant availability of food for them. People frequently, whether intentionally or unintentionally, feed pigeons in public areas such…
Dr. Suwannarong presented the results of a study on the Thailand Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) at the CCM meeting on June 20, 2024, at the Ministry of Public Health Thailand. As an independent consultant, she conducted a study from September 2023 to April 2024 that used a mixed-method study design to determine the current positioning…
SUPA71, in close collaboration with Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health’s Division of Epidemiology (DOE) and the Faculty of Tropical Medicine (FTM) at Mahidol University, organized a training workshop for health staff and Thailand Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) trainees working on surveillance systems, disease predictions, outbreak investigations, and research. SUPA71 hopes that the workshop’s…
SUPA71 extends our sincerest gratitude to the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) for inviting us to participate in the meeting on the “Community-led Surveillance and Preparedness (CLSP)” project on February 23, 2024. It was privileged to learn about the progress and outcomes of this important project as a model for preparedness against emerging…
Introduction: Global health challenges require collective action and international cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has emerged as a key player in addressing these pressing issues. Since its establishment in 2002, the Global Fund has played a critical role in financing and coordinating efforts to combat…