SDG 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
3.3.1 Current collaborations with health institutions
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University recognizes the importance of health promotion and improving quality of life. The University therefore collaborates with and provides health services to communities at the international, national, and local levels to improve health outcomes and promote sustainable community well-being. Key projects and activities implemented in the 2025 academic year (2024) include:
(Global cooperation)
1.Academic Collaboration with Semmelweis University, Hungary
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, participated in a planning meeting to establish academic collaboration with the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, Hungary. The collaboration focuses on postgraduate nursing education and workforce development, strengthening nursing education standards in line with global health contexts, and promoting international cooperation in curriculum development, research, and health-related academic services.
- International Collaboration in Nursing and Healthcare
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, co-hosted the 2nd International Conference on Palliative Care and Family Health Nursing (ICPC&FHIN) with the Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University, nursing education institutions, professional nursing organizations in Thailand, and international academic institutions. The conference promoted the exchange of knowledge and research in palliative care, family nursing, and healthcare, while strengthening international academic and research networks. The Faculty’s research, “Bridging Generations Through Community-Based Intergenerational Programs: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Older Adults and Children Aged 0–6 Years,” received the Certificate of Outstanding Poster Presentation Award in Family Health and Community Care at the conference.
- Academic Collaboration in Nursing and Healthcare with Meiho University, Taiwan
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University signed an academic cooperation agreement with Meiho University, Taiwan, to strengthen collaboration in healthcare and nursing education, holistic care, smart technology, and eldercare. The collaboration includes student and staff exchanges, professional training, and specialist exchanges, supporting the development of nursing and healthcare capabilities and preparing for future demographic changes.
- Academic Collaboration in Sports Science, Exercise, and Health Promotion with NPUST, Taiwan
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the Sports and Exercise Science Program, Faculty of Education, discussed academic collaboration with the Department of Recreational Sport and Health Promotion, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan. The collaboration focuses on knowledge and experience exchange, joint research, student and faculty exchanges, and future joint curriculum development in sports science, exercise, and health promotion.
National collaboration
1.MOU on Thai Traditional Medicine with Private Sector Partners
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Ban Mor La-or Co., Ltd. and Green Chat Natural Herb (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to strengthen Thai traditional medicine education through practical learning in real workplace settings. The collaboration provides students with professional experience and strengthens university–private sector networks to develop qualified health professionals aligned with societal needs.
- Academic Collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing, KMITL
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, discussed academic collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). The collaboration focuses on digital technology, innovative learning, and nursing and health science simulation, supporting teaching and learning, practical skills development, and joint knowledge creation to enhance education quality and prepare health professionals for the digital era.
- Academic Collaboration in Nursing and Health Sciences with Kuakarun Faculty of Nursing
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, co-hosted the 2nd Nursing Academic Festival 2026 with the Kuakarun Faculty of Nursing, Navamindradhiraj University. The event promoted academic knowledge exchange, professional skills development, and sharing of advances and innovations in healthcare, contributing to the enhancement of nursing education and professional development for nurses and health personnel.
Local collaboration
1.Collaboration for Local Development and Quality of Life Improvement
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, implemented a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces to promote academic and practical collaboration for local development. Under the “One Faculty, One District” initiative, the Faculty works in Mueang Phetchaburi District, in partnership with Phra Chomklao Hospital, Phetchaburi, integrating academic knowledge and community services to support sustainable local development and improved quality of life.
2. Collaboration with Community Health Networks to Promote Early Childhood Development
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, collaborated with local health networks to organize the “Senior Village Health Volunteers for Kids” Training Program, Cohort 4, at Hat Chao Samran Child Development Center and Hat Chao Samran Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Phetchaburi Province. The training strengthened village health volunteers’ knowledge and practical skills in early childhood development assessment using the DSPM tool, nutrition promotion, and digital technology for child development, enabling them to apply the knowledge in supporting children and families in their communities.
3. Collaboration with Regional Health Networks and Health Region 5 Committee
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, participated in the “Strengthen, Showcase, Share, and Connect” collaboration meeting with health partners and the People’s Health Region 5 Committee (PHC). The meeting promoted knowledge exchange, network development, and collaborative approaches to key regional health issues, including aging society, food security and healthy agriculture, protection of children and youth from e-cigarettes, and health literacy and rational drug use, supporting the development of a health system responsive to local needs.
4.Collaboration with Public Health Networks and Communities to Promote Health and Prevent NCDs
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, collaborated with village health volunteers (VHVs) and local residents to participate in an aerobic dance exercise activity at Ton Mamuang Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province. The activity promoted physical activity, raised awareness of healthy lifestyles, and encouraged positive health behavior changes to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It demonstrated collaboration among the University, public health networks, and local communities to promote health and well-being.
5.Collaboration with Community Health Networks to Promote Health and Prevent NCD
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, collaborated with Ton Mamuang Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, village health volunteers (VHVs), and local health partners to organize the knowledge-sharing seminar “Food Fit for Fine: Eat Well, Stay Fit, and Fight NCDs.” The activity disseminated knowledge, research, and innovations on NCD prevention and strengthened the capacity of more than 300 VHVs to apply the knowledge in health promotion and community care
6.Collaboration with Health Partners to Promote Early Childhood Development in Pran Buri Subdistrict
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, collaborated with Pran Buri Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pran Buri District Public Health Office, Pran Buri Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, and village health volunteers (VHVs) to organize the “Senior VHVs for Kids” practical training and the mobile academic seminar “Empowering Senior VHVs to Promote Early Childhood Development in Pran Buri Subdistrict, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.” The activities strengthened knowledge and skills in assessing and promoting early childhood development and provided opportunities to exchange approaches to child health care, contributing to a strong and sustainable community-based early childhood care network.
7. Collaboration with Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Office to Promote Health Care through Local Wisdom
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, collaborated with the Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Office to organize an exhibition on health care through Phetchaburi’s local wisdom. The activity disseminated health-related knowledge by integrating nursing, public health, and Thai traditional medicine, while promoting the application of local wisdom in health care and contributing to improved health and well-being among people in Phetchaburi Province.
- Collaboration with Local Networks to Promote Health and Quality of Life
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, collaborated with Khlong Wan Subdistrict Municipality and village health volunteers (VHVs) to implement a community quality-of-life development activity through the Community Health Promotion and Care Center. The activity strengthened the capacity of community health networks through knowledge transfer and practical training in mental health promotion, integrated health care, and water rescue assistance. A total of 100 VHVs participated and were equipped to apply the knowledge and skills gained in promoting the health and well-being of themselves, their families, and community members.
