Bangkok, 17 February 2026 — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Japan signed a 453 million Japanese Yen (approximately US$2.95 million) grant agreement to strengthen health services in Tak Province along the Thailand–Myanmar border.
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) maintains a strong commitment to health service delivery and health security, including in border areas. Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), this project will build on that foundation by further enhancing local health system capacity and expanding access to essential health services for border populations, including migrants and displaced persons.
Tak Province has experienced growing demand on health facilities due to population movement across the border, placing sustained pressure on frontline services. The project will support upgrading facilities and training centres, providing medical equipment, and strengthening health workforce capacity, while reinforcing preparedness for public health risks.
“Thailand continues to demonstrate strong commitment and leadership in providing equitable health services to migrants and displaced populations,” said Dr Ailan Li, WHO Representative to Thailand.
The project is expected to benefit more than 200,000 Thai people, around 60,000 displaced persons from Myanmar, and other cross-border migrant populations.
WHO will continue working with the Ministry of Public Health and partners to sustain essential health services and strengthen health security along the Thailand–Myanmar border.