By Royal Command of the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Vice President for International Relations of the CRI Followed Up on the Operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s Project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” in Trat Province, on Saturday, March 18, 2023

On March 18, 2023, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Piamsak Milintachinda, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities, under HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, in the Meeting Room at Avada Hotel, Mueang Trat District, Trat Province.

The training was held in Trat Province as the Province is a target area for the operation of the Integrated Training Project, under the collaboration between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, aiming to exchange knowledge on animal health, human health, and effective and sustainable dog management in communities.  In total, 150 participants attended, including livestock
officials, health education teachers, village health volunteers, public health officials from local administrative organizations, and community representatives.  The event featured academic lectures, exercises on the use of applications to prevent rabies, and brainstorming sessions designed to impart proper knowledge and understanding, with a goal of establishing rabies-free zones in communities.

Recognizing the importance of and showing concern for the health of people, pets, and stray animals which should be sustainably protected and safe from rabies, Her Royal Highness has tirelessly taken a leading role in driving HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”.  The project’s objectives include campaigning for public awareness about the importance of rabies and fostering cooperation across all sectors under the One Health Concept, and aiming to prevent people’s rabies-related deaths in Thailand, in alignment with the commitment of the World Health Organization to eradicating rabies by  2030.  This initiative will enhance the nation’s potential for good health, and contribute to effective prevention and solutions for public health issues in Thailand.

Public Relations Section
Office of the President
March  23, 2023