Background
The Regional Public Health Laboratory (RPHL) Network Annual Partnership Forum (APF) is a key platform that brings members together to reflect on progress, share achievements, and shape priorities for the year ahead. The Forum has been co-hosted by member countries, including Thailand (2021, 2023) and Cambodia (2025).
Each year, the APF gathers over 100 participants, including network members, technical partners, experts, and key stakeholders. It provides an opportunity to showcase flagship initiatives, strengthen collaboration, and align efforts to support sustainable laboratory systems across the region.
Through knowledge exchange, partnerships, and shared leadership, RPHL Network members play a central role in driving progress. This collective commitment supports stronger, more resilient laboratory systems and advances public health across the region.
Objectives
The Annual Partnership Forum aims for:
- Discuss emerging issues on laboratory system;
- Review progress of Strategic Workplan of RPHL Network [2023-2027];
- Identify collaboration for capacity building and ‘Flagship Program/initiatives’ of the Network;
- Provide knowledge/experiences sharing platform on selected key thematic areas and;
- Enhance networking of the networks.
Background
The Regional Public Health Laboratory (RPHL) Network Annual Partnership Forum (APF) is a key platform that brings members together to reflect on progress, share achievements, and shape priorities for the year ahead. The Forum has been co-hosted by member countries, including Thailand (2021, 2023) and Cambodia (2025).
Each year, the APF gathers over 100 participants, including network members, technical partners, experts, and key stakeholders. It provides an opportunity to showcase flagship initiatives, strengthen collaboration, and align efforts to support sustainable laboratory systems across the region.
Through knowledge exchange, partnerships, and shared leadership, RPHL Network members play a central role in driving progress. This collective commitment supports stronger, more resilient laboratory systems and advances public health across the region.
Objectives
The Annual Partnership Forum aims for:
- Discuss emerging issues on laboratory system;
- Review progress of Strategic Workplan of RPHL Network [2023-2027];
- Identify collaboration for capacity building and ‘Flagship Program/initiatives’ of the Network;
- Provide knowledge/experiences sharing platform on selected key thematic areas and;
- Enhance networking of the networks.