SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

[17.3.3 / 3_Summary] Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) Annual SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) Progress Report for Data Year 2025.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) actively promotes health and well-being through ongoing collaboration with healthcare institutions at national, regional, and local levels, supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). As part of its national-level collaboration, RUTS partnered with the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, by sending university personnel to participate in a capacity-building workshop held on 30–31 July 2025 at the Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel, Nonthaburi, Thailand. The workshop focused on developing trainers' competencies, strengthening university student counseling systems, and monitoring the implementation of counseling programs in higher education institutions.

On 2 February 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus, participated in the Higher Education Institutions Sports Friendship Event for the 2024 Academic Year, held at Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts. The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kwanhathai Jaipiam, Vice President for Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus and Chairperson of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Higher Education Institutions Network. The event brought together representatives from 10 higher education institutions across the province to strengthen institutional collaboration, promote unity, and encourage active participation among staff, students, and local communities through sports and recreational activities.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) demonstrated its commitment to community health and well-being by providing free access to its sports facilities and supporting equipment for community use. On Saturday, 26 April 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the university granted the Ko Taeo Youth Football Club permission to use its futsal court, tables, and plastic chairs free of charge to organize a futsal tournament for children under the age of 13. This initiative reflected the university's commitment to making its sports infrastructure and recreational facilities accessible to local communities without financial barriers.

On August 27, 2025, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), in collaboration with Songkhla Hospital, organized an HPV vaccination service for 100 students at the Co-Working Space, 1st Floor, Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology Building, RUTS Songkhla. The initiative aimed to prevent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a major cause of cervical cancer, while promoting students' sexual and reproductive health and overall well-being. Recognizing the importance of preventive healthcare, RUTS sought to strengthen students' protection against HPV-related diseases and support a healthy learning environment that contributes to their academic success and quality of life. Throughout the activity, medical professionals from Songkhla Hospital provided health consultations, explained the benefits of HPV vaccination, and closely monitored students' safety following vaccination.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, and eight other Rajamangala Universities of Technology under the initiative “Partner Network for Mental Care: Stepping Towards Quality Thai People.” The agreement aims to strengthen and expand comprehensive mental health services for students across all nine Rajamangala Universities of Technology through coordinated collaboration between public health agencies and universities in their respective health regions. The partnership focuses on establishing an integrated and sustainable mental health support system encompassing mental health promotion, prevention, early identification, care and assistance, continuous monitoring, and surveillance of mental health concerns.

On 23 August 2023, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) officially issued its “Smoke-Free Educational Institution Policy and Measures” to reinforce its commitment to creating a healthy, safe, and smoke-free university environment. The policy was established in accordance with Thailand's Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) and relevant guidelines issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), providing an institutional framework for tobacco prevention, control, and health promotion across the university.

On 27 May 2025, the Student Development Division of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya organized the workshop "Developing Capacity for Counseling Students in the University (RUTS Care Mental Health)" at the Samila Meeting Room, President's Office Building (Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province). Asst. Prof. Piya Prasongchan, Vice President, presided over the opening. The project was carried out under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the "Partner Network for Mental Care: Stepping Towards Quality Thai People" project, in collaboration with the Mental Health Center 12, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, to upgrade the care and monitoring system for mental health problems among students and staff so that it is comprehensive and meets standards. The key operations are as follows: 1.