On 26 February 2026, the Faculty of Nursing at Khon Kaen University was honoured to host a high-level delegation from the Department of Health Personnel, Ministry of Health, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The visit aimed to discuss and exchange knowledge on developing nursing professionals through continuing education programmes, reinforcing the strong relationship and advancing academic collaboration between the two nations.

The delegation from Lao PDR was led by Mrs Sengmany Khambounheuang, Deputy Director General of the Department of Health Personnel, Ministry of Health, accompanied by ten senior executives and key staff members. They were warmly welcomed by Associate Professor Ampornpan Theeranut, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, and the faculty’s administrative team.

The primary objective of the visit was to study and exchange policies related to the Continuous Professional Development Programme, a crucial component for elevating the quality of healthcare service systems. Assistant Professor Dr Nittaya Panngam, in her role as Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Special Affairs, presented the faculty’s operational framework for organising continuing education training. This presentation was of great interest and benefit to the visiting delegation.

The day’s activities were filled with a spirit of friendship and mutual learning, featuring a video presentation introducing the faculty, lectures, and an opportunity for the delegates to engage in close discussions and exchange ideas with faculty members and staff from the Academic Service Centre.

This visit marks a significant step in building a regional public health cooperation network. It also reflects the vision of the Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University, as a “Leading Nursing Education Institution for a Healthy Society,” ready to share its knowledge and experience for sustainable development.