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Khon Kaen professor wins five-year seat on international acupuncture federation committee

A professor from Khon Kaen University's Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences has been elected to a WFAS working committee, with a term covering 2026 to 2031.

Photo: Xiengyod / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters: Khon Kaen University's Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences will have one of its professors sitting on a WFAS committee until 2031.

The faculty said the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) has elected Prof. Dr. Wichai Eungpinichpong to its Healthcare and Preservation Working Committee, where he will hold the post of Director Member.

According to the faculty, he was picked from candidates drawn from several countries.

His appointment covers a five-year period, from 2026 until 2031, the university reported.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

The Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences at Khon Kaen University is the party directly affected, as one of its professors will serve on the WFAS committee throughout the 2026–2031 term.

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