Shattering barriers and transcending boundaries, Thailand has secured a notable win by being announced as the proud host of the esteemed IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025. This will be a debut for any country from Southeast Asia to host this paramount event. The Congress is expected to magnetize a crowd of 10,000 international delegates, potentially spinning an economic whirlwind in excess of 420 million baht.
Conspicuously, this announcement not only positions Thailand on a higher pedestal on the global map but underlines its envisioned route to becoming an international medical nexus. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, the president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), has been vocal about the collaboration between TCEB and the Diabetes Association of Thailand. This collaboration has been forged under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to secure the hosting privileges for this influential conference centered on diabetes.
Speaking at a press conference, Chiruit quoted, “This is a breakthrough for Thailand to have an opening to be the host nation for a world-class medical conference on diabetes.” Additionally, he drew attention to how the event promotes an essential dais for the Thai government and private sectors to synergize their strategies. This cooperative venture also manifests a robust backing structure for the successful orchestration of this grand event.
The event is scheduled from April 7th to 10th, 2025 and will grace the globally acclaimed Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (Bitec). Akhtar Hussain, the acting President of International Diabetes Federation (IDF), cut across the main aim of this congress. ” The goal is to mint an international platform that amplifies the cogitation, acknowledgment, and resources vested in diabetes.” The Congress also aims to bring to the forefront a higher degree of allied exercises and political actions indispensable for elevating diabetes-containing measures on the global health pedestal. This approach could be instrumental in transforming the lives of diabetic patients and people at higher risks.
In context with this development, Dr. Narong Saiwong, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), drew attention to the escalating concerns of diabetes in the country. With nearly 300,000 fresh cases being diagnosed each year, the problem is of pressing importance. He referred to a study conducted in 2022 from which it was culminated that of the 3.3 million patients registered at medical establishments operating under MoPH, only a mere 29% could keep their blood sugar levels in check. Further, he alerted about serious complications, such as disability or premature death, that could result if treatment isn’t sought as per standard guidelines. This poses a grave danger not only to the patients but also impacts their families and, subsequently, the society, as reported by Bangkok Post.
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