Mahidol University, through the ASEAN University Network – Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN) Secretariat, held the fourth preparatory meeting for the 10th AUN-HPN International Advisory Committee Meeting and 4th International Health Promotion Conference, in collaboration with University of the Philippines Manila, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University

14 October 2025

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On October 14, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanwadee Suksaroj, Director of the ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University and Executive Director of AUN-HPN, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyapong Junmaimool, Deputy Director for Strategy and International Relations at AIHD and Deputy Executive Director of AUN-HPN, convened an online preparatory meeting with representatives from three co-hosting universities. The meeting was honored by 1). Dr. Paul Michael R. Hernandez, University of the Philippines Manila 2). Dr. Marie Joy R. Salita, Ateneo de Manila University and 3). Ms. Katherene Arboleda, De La Salle University, along with their working teams. The meeting was conducted via Zoom Meeting at the Krasae Chanawongse Conference Room, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University. The purpose of this meeting was to ensure the smooth coordination and readiness for the upcoming 10th AUN-HPN International Advisory Committee Meeting and 4th International Health Promotion Conference, which will be held on 27–28 November 2025 in the Philippines with the theme “Advancing Health Promotion in the ASEAN Region: Championing University Innovations for Equity and Resilience.” The AUN-HPN International Advisory Committee (IAC) is held annually with the aim of strengthening the regional collaboration in health promotion across ASEAN universities. The committee has a significant role in providing policy recommendations, conceptual frameworks, strategic directions, including valuable insights that contribute to the effective implementation and sustainable advancement of AUN-HPN network.