The 54th APACPH General Assembly (GA) was held on 4 November 2025 at Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand, in conjunction with the APACPH Conference 2025.
The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr. So Yoon Kim, President of the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), and attended by institutional representatives, Executive Council members, and Secretariat staff.
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body within APACPH. Convened annually, the GA provides a formal platform for institutional members to collectively review the Consortium’s governance, financial standing, and strategic initiatives. Its primary objectives include promoting regional academic collaboration, strengthening the Consortium’s institutional network, and guiding its educational and policy-related agenda. It also plays a vital role in electing office bearers, endorsing key policies, and setting priorities to advance public health education and research across the Asia-Pacific region.
2025 APACPH Elections
A significant highlight of the Assembly was the election of new office bearers for the upcoming term. The Consortium welcomed the following leaders:
- President-Elect: Professor Indika Karunathilake
- Secretary General: Professor Victor Hoe
- Vice President 1: Professor Elahe Tavakoli
These appointments underscore APACPH’s commitment to strong, regionally representative leadership
An important announcement was also made regarding the 57th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference 2026, which will be held in Tainan, Taiwan, hosted by National Cheng Kung University.
The Assembly concluded with appreciation to all member institutions for their continued commitment and contributions toward advancing public health education and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
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