Sor. Hospital – Huai Hin Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Lop Buri Province, integrate the budget of the “Local Health Security Fund” year 65 to support the education project. Cervical cancer screening – breast cancer screening Reduce the risk for women aged 30-60 years to set goals for treatment in time if detected early.
On April 20, 2022, Dr. Attaporn Limpanyalert Deputy Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) visited the area to visit the project “Women join in the fight against cervical cancer and breast cancer”, which is an operation of the Huai Hin Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital (Hospital. Sor.) Huai Hin Subdistrict, Chai Badan District, Lop Buri Province, by integrating budget from the Local Health Security Fund (PAT) to create knowledge and screening for cervical cancer for people.
Dr. Nutt Hawaree, Deputy Doctor of Public Health, Lopburi Province, revealed that cervical cancer and breast cancer It is the No. 1 cause of death among women aged 30-60 years, which is found to have an increasing incidence rate every year. And it is a serious threat to women’s health in Thailand. Because cancer, if it is, will cause premature death. This is mainly due to the fact that patients often receive treatment. When the symptoms are already in the long term The treatment was not as effective as it should be.
Dr. Nat said that although cancer is a disease that can be cured. If diagnosed and seen by a doctor at an early stage However, it was found that at present there are not many women. who still lack knowledge about cervical cancer and breast cancer especially women in rural areas at Huai Hin Hospital Therefore, projects that are beneficial to the people have been implemented. to reduce the death rate from this cancer
Ms. Thitiporn Ruangnikom, Acting Director Huai Hin Police Station said that Huai Hin Police Station Take care of the population in the area responsible for 1,980 people, part of which is a group of women aged 30-60 years working as farmers and industrial workers. which is considered a risk group for cervical cancer and breast cancer, however, Huai Hin Hospital There are regular screenings for cervical and breast cancer. and found new patients every year But due to the COVID-19 situation As a result, during the past year, there were only a few people who attended the examination.
Ms. Thitiporn said that in 2022, Huai Hin Hospital Therefore, he has joined with the Tambon Administrative Organization (SAO) Huai Hin in bringing the PAT budget to promote health and prevent disease for the people. To improve the quality of life and reduce the burden of patient care expenses Under the project “Women join together to fight cervical cancer and breast cancer” with the objective of enhancing knowledge Build community involvement to modify surveillance behaviors and prevent disease prevention
In this regard, women aged 30 years and over will receive training from the staff on how to properly perform initial breast cancer screening by yourself. So that if symptoms are found in the early stages, they can be treated immediately. At the same time, there will be a free cervical cancer screening test. standard There will be another 2-3 examinations within this year. So that people who are not comfortable coming this time can receive the next examination.
“The past problem is People are embarrassed to come for cervical and breast cancer screenings. Doing this project would like this group of people to be interested. And come out and take care of yourself more by yourself.” Acting Director Huai Hin Provincial Hospital, stated
Dr. Attaporn Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary-General of the NHSO, said that although the National Health Security System (Gold Card) provides coverage for both cervical and breast cancer treatments, However, in order to allow patients to receive treatment in a timely manner and have the opportunity to recover back is very few Therefore, screening is an important measure that requires cooperation from all parties. both local government organizations (local administration) and public health agencies in the area
“A clear example of Huai Hin Subdistrict Administrative Organization, together with the SAO, has given importance to and used the PAT mechanism in driving. To reduce the rate of severe morbidity and death from cervical cancer and breast cancer for women in the area This is another example of a good project implementation. Under the PAT budget to set an example for other localities All over the country can go to work,” said Dr. Attaporn.
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