Page 5 - The 31st Annual Academic Meeting

Message from the Director of Rajavithi Hospital

We recognize “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being not
merely absent of the disease and infirmity” Therefore we put “Sustainable Health and Well-Being”
as the essence for this year.

We, the Rajavithi Hospital, is so proud for our long journey to support Thai population
since 1951. It is one of the largest tertiary referral center of the Ministry of Public Health which
has saved many lives for seven decades. In the context of Universal Health Coverage, we are
one of the jigsaw to complete the achievement of the country.

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The 31 Annual Academic Meeting of Rajavithi Hospital is a great opportunity for
exchange and learning among various experts from many fields. Knowledge arising from this
conference will be crucial input for further development of the health service system in
Thailand and advancing Rajavithi Hospital to the next step.

In this year, the scientific committee has planned a diverse and interesting program for
you. As part of the program, we will have a scale of different educational and scientific sessions
addressing your needs as a professional in health care service that will provide you with
take-home value.

This year marks the 31st time of this academic activity. It reflects the collective assets
of the Rajavithi’s spirit. Without networking and capable team, this strong and continuing
capacity development cannot happen.

I think it is fair to conclude that the conference is a great success! So many people have
contributed in so many ways to turn this event into a smoothly running meeting with many
very interesting presentations and posters and a very good atmosphere for discussion and
networking.

(Somkiat Lalitwongsa, MD)
Director of Rajavithi Hospital

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