Published On October 10th, 2024, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, presided over the “10th ASEAN Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia (ACFS) 2024″. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests from both Thailand and abroad, including representatives from the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia (AWGS); representatives from WHO–SEARO; the Director of the Institute of Geriatric Medicine, DMS, MOPH, Thailand; the Director of the Medical Service Department Bangkok Metropolitan Administration; the President of the Thai Society of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine; and international experts in geriatric medicine from various countries.
This international conference occurred for the first time in Thailand and was organized by the Siriraj Academic Center of Geriatric Medicine (SiACG), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. It attracted participants from 17 countries across Asia, Australia, and the Americas, with a total of 350 attendees. The conference was held under the theme “Make it Possible to Reverse Frailty and Sarcopenia Toward Healthy Aging”.
The scientific program featured more than 27 sessions covering advancements and knowledge exchange in geriatric care, particularly in Frailty and Sarcopenia. Highlights included discussions with WHO–SEARO representatives on “Integrated Care for Older People” and “Self-care Towards Sarcopenia Prevention”, as well as an international expert panel on the topic “Update AWGS Guidelines for Sarcopenia in 2024”.
The conference also provided an opportunity for academics and researchers interested in Frailty and Sarcopenia to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Over 130 submissions were received from both Thai and international participants.
For those interested in attending, the conference will continue on October 11th, 2024, and registration is available onsite at the Asia Hotel, Bangkok.
