Director General, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health; Vice Chair, WHO Executive Board; Thailand
Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee, MD, PhD, is a highly respected leader in public health, both in Thailand and internationally, with over two decades of experience shaping health systems and advancing policy on a global stage. As Director General of Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, he has been instrumental in national health reform and digital innovation, including founding MOPH Prompt and iClaim, platforms transforming healthcare access for millions. His international leadership includes serving as Vice-Chair of the WHO Executive Board, Chair of the APEC Health Working Group, and senior advisory roles at WHO Geneva. He holds advanced degrees from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of York, and Chulalongkorn University, along with executive fellowships from Harvard University.