The 19th National Health Assembly (NHA 19) will be held on 28–29 October 2026, from 08:30–17:00 hrs., at IMPACT Forum, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand, under the theme: “A Thriving and Empowered Society: Positive and Empathetic Public Policy for Health”<br />

At the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, Member States endorsed the resolution on Social participation for universal health coverage, health and well-being to implement, strengthen and sustain regular and meaningful participation of civil society and communities in decision-making processes for health. This resolution recognizes the importance of regular and meaningful social participation to ensure the accountability and legitimacy of health systems strengthening and universal health coverage efforts anchored in a primary health care approach.

The National Health Act (2007) of Thailand serves as a tool for reforming and providing direction to the health system. It also plays a crucial role in facilitating public participation in the process of developing public policies.