FKM UNHAS Strengthens Global Collaboration at APACPH 2025 in Thailand
The Faculty of Public Health (FKM), Hasanuddin University UNHAS) actively participated in the 56th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference 2025, held at Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand, from 4-7 November 2025. More than 100 participants from FKM UNHAS— including 23 lecturers, doctoral students, and young researchers— represented FKM UNHAS in the international forum, which brought together academics, researchers, and public health practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region. Carrying the theme “Public Health Transformation: Resilience, Innovation, and Equity,” the conference served as a key platform for scientific exchange and collaborative development in addressing global health challenges.
Throughout the event, FKM UNHAS lecturers and doctoral students showcased a series of oral and poster presentations featuring their latest research across various strategic areas, including environmental health, disaster management, occupational safety and health, epidemiology, community resilience, coastal public health, hospital management and health system policy. Many studies presented were the result of national and international collaborative research, highlighting issues such as climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction—topics currently receiving global attention.
The participation of FKM UNHAS not only demonstrated academic contribution but also expanded opportunities for future collaboration with leading universities within the APACPH network, such as Mahidol University (Thailand), Yonsei University (South Korea), and the University of the Philippines. These discussions included prospects for joint publications, research partnerships, and student and staff exchange initiatives that will further strengthen global academic connectivity and enhance institutional research capacity.
The Dean of FKM UNHAS, Prof. Sukri Palutturi, SKM., M.Sc.PH., Ph.D., emphasized that attendance at APACPH is a strategic step in strengthening international academic reputation and expanding global scientific cooperation. He noted that participation in the conference aligns with UNHAS’ commitment to achieving Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU) or Key Performance Indicators and supports the university’s vision of becoming a world-class institution. Prof. Sukri also highlighted that this engagement contributes to the implementation of several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Supported administratively and financially by the university and faculty, the delegation’s involvement affirms FKM UNHAS’ role as a leading public health institution in Indonesia, actively contributing to global academic discourse and public health innovation. Their presence in Chiang Rai reflects a commitment not merely to attend but to play an active role in shaping the future of public health in a rapidly changing world.
Through research dissemination, network expansion, and academic diplomacy, FKM UNHAS continues to strengthen its presence on the international stage, affirming its dedication to global collaboration and advancing science that benefits local and global communities.