In a breakthrough for the medical fraternity of Southeast Asia, Thailand gained the privilege to play host to the preeminent IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025. This would be the first time a nation from this region has been chosen as the venue.
The occasion is projected to attract in roughly 10,000 international individuals, generating an financial windfall surpassing 420 million baht. This vital announcement not only elevates Thailand’s world standing however re-emphasises its ambition of rising as a global medical hub.
Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, the President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), yesterday elaborated on how TCEB collaborated with the Diabetes Association of Thailand underneath the royal patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, to safe the internet hosting rights for this prestigious conference on diabetes. He said…
“This is a superb opportunity for Thailand to host a world-class medical conference on diabetes.”
Furthermore, he emphasised how the event not only provides a meaningful platform for each the Thai government and private sectors to collaborate but additionally signifies a strong help system for the successful execution of this occasion. Slated for April 7-10, 2025, the venue would be the renowned Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (Bitec).
Akhtar Hussain, who holds the workplace of the President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), outlined the objective of the congress.
“The idea is to create a world platform that will increase the extent of focus, recognition, and resources devoted to diabetes.”
The congress is also meant to champion the next degree of collaborative effort and political actions that are essential to escalate diabetes-related issues to take a seat on the high of the worldwide health agenda. This, in turn, might drastically uplift the quality of life for those residing with diabetes and those in danger.
In mild of this growth, Dr Narong Saiwong, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), pointed out the growing concern for diabetes within the nation.
With roughly Lost getting recognized annually, the issue is more urgent than ever. Citing a 2022 study, he mentioned that out of three.three million sufferers registered at medical facilities working underneath the MoPH, a mere 29% have been able to control their blood sugar levels..