On August 19, 2022, the Office of the National Health Commission (NHSO) together with 15 network partners jointly organized training courses. “Participative Local Health System Management” to develop the capacity of the Public Health Division Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) supports the transfer of the Chaloem Phrakiat 60th Anniversary Health Station (Teacher) and Sub-District Health Promoting Hospital (STI) with representatives who are responsible for the transfer mission. . From all 76 PAOs across the country attend the training
for such training Held between 19-21 Aug 2022, the objective is to develop personnel of PAO Public Health Division to have knowledge, understanding, concepts and theories of holistic health systems. and participatory development of health plans at the local level This is in line with the resolution of the National Health Commission (NCPO) meeting which has approved the support and promotion of people’s participation in the primary care system in the transfer area. Sor. Hospital to PAO and agreed to develop pilot areas and develop the potential of PAO Public Health Division.
Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office and advisor to the Minister of Public Health (MoPH) revealed that the role of Sor. Hospital Transferred to the Provincial Administrative Organization is considered an important public health policy at the provincial level. And it’s regarding everyone in the area. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the process of participation from all sectors, with the Provincial Administration Organization as the host of such cooperation. which courses and training today It is intended to help health personnel of PAO understand the holistic health system. which consists of physical, mental, social and intellectual, which is a broader dimension than looking at health as a mere illness. or medical treatment only
Dr. Praphon said that according to the Board of Decentralization to local government organizations has announced the rules and procedures for transferring the mission Along with the PAO setting up a health committee at the area level (KorPorPorPorPor.A.) with duties and powers to formulate policies to supervise and develop public health work of the PAO that has been transferred. as well as having an office or the Public Health Division to be responsible and to formulate a health development plan at the local level It is an important mechanism to create an efficient, quality health service system that truly responds to the needs of the people.
“In the past, the Ministry of Public Health has performed these tasks. But today is the time to transfer this mission to the Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) which is the local government organization (DOT), the big brother who is ready and has potential. Therefore, when transferred All parties must cooperate, especially the Ministry of Health in the central part and Provincial Public Health Office (Public Organization) In the area, it still has to support both academic and service aspects, while PAO supports resources and management. And in the part of the people’s sector, they have to take part in the development. in their area,” said Dr. Praphon.
In the event, there was also a memorandum of cooperation signing ceremony. “Development of the health service system of local administrative organizations by the people in the area to participate” between the 15 organizations to cooperate in raising the competence and standards of health services of the Local Authority in terms of prevention, treatment, and health promotion of the people. medical treatment medical rehabilitation emergency medical and consumer protection Strengthen the primary health system people have good health
Dr. Prateep Thanakijcharoen, secretary-general of the National Health Commission, said that since February 24, 2022, the NHSO, an organization under The National Health Act of 2007 serves to coordinate with strategic partners with related missions. To jointly support the development of the health system with participation in the area, in the case of transferring teachings and hospitals to the Provincial Administrative Organization, where all agencies have agreed to prepare a memorandum of cooperation and develop curricula for PAO and related persons
Dr. Prateep said that under this cooperation agreement, all 15 agencies will work together in accordance with the authority of each agency. To jointly support the development of the health service system of the local government by participating in the area. and cooperate to promote Support the development of public health policies To distribute health missions and other necessary public services to the local authorities on the basis of decentralization and self-management principles of the locality and area.
In addition, the 15 organizations that have signed this contract are as follows:
1. Department of Local Administrative Promotion (St.)
2. National Institute of Emergency Medicine (NEP)
3. The Royal Institution (SorBorChor.)
4. King Prajadhipok’s Institute
5. Institute for Quality Assurance of Hospitals (Public Organizations)
6. Public Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI)
7. Municipal League of Thailand Association
8. The Association of Sub-District Administrative Organizations of Thailand
9. Association of Provincial Administrative Organizations of Thailand
10. National Health Security Office (NHSO)
11. Office of the Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) by ThaiHealth Academy
12. Office of the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister
13. Office of the National Health Commission (NHSO)
14. Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health
15. ASEAN Institute Mahidol University
