The Ministry of Public Health has ordered 18 provinces to adjust the care model. People in the time of the flood crisis to not affect the service
Today (4 October 2022) Dr. Yongyot Thamwut Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) as the incident commander in the event of a storm floods and mudslides Discussing the progress of the flood situation that has now occurred, there are still 18 provinces affected. The Ministry of Health has continuously monitored the situation and monitored public health services in risky areas. and to prepare an action plan to prevent and solve flooding problems in order not to affect public service At present, there are 64 public health services that have been affected, comprising 1 provincial public health office (Sor. .) 52 locations are open for business as usual, 47 of the rest have adjusted service patterns. Partially opened 15 locations and moved 2 service points.
“In addition, some provinces affected by the floods PHPG has integrated cooperation with the PHIE, hospitals, Sor. Hospitals, government agencies and private sectors in the area. to provide proactive public care services including setting up an off-site service unit to facilitate people to access treatment as well as providing advice and assistance, such as the Provincial Police Office of Chiang Mai, in collaboration with Nakhon Ping Hospital and surrounding hospitals, organized a medical unit to serve the people affected by floods at 6 points, namely, at the foot of the bridge region 5, the Tuberculosis Center, District 10, Chiang Mai, the municipal school Wat Tha Satoi, at the foot of the Nong Hoi Bridge, and the Health Promoting Hospital Health Center 1, Chiang Mai (Mother and Child Hospital) provides preliminary examination services, dispensing medications, and coordinating referrals for critically ill patients who cannot travel on their own. and provide psychological counseling Watch out for mental health problems assess stress levels There is also a 24-hour patient assistance hotline from October 3rd onwards. until the situation is resolved,” said Dr. Yongyot.
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that the province of Ubon Ratchathani Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Office of the Provincial Health Education Commission and all the Provincial Health Offices have organized a series of health surveys for those affected by the floods. visit and assess health conditions to plan for assistance and provide initial assistance at 6 temporary shelter centers. In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, there are 20 affected hospitals in 5 districts, namely Tha Ruea District 1, Bang Sai District 6, Bang Pa-In District 4, Sena District 1. In Bang Ban District, there are 8 affected hospitals, 5 are open as usual and 3 service points have been relocated.
“In addition, the PHIE also organizes officersRaise the flag, care about fragile groups They visited 219 vulnerable groups in need of care, including 103 bedridden households, 54 households with disabilities, and 62 elderly households, along with mental health assessments, mental rehabilitation, medication and food delivery,” said Dr Yongyot. In this regard, the Public Health Emergency Division, the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, has prepared 10,900 sets of medicines and medical supplies in 5 health zones for distribution to the public. or need additional support, can be notified through the Inspector General of the Ministry of Health or the Emergency Health Division immediately Other provinces Please be careful and monitor the situation closely. Provide a backup location or establish a field hospital in order to continuously provide medical services to the people. and implement an action plan to prevent and solve flooding problems by adhering to the principles of protection, lifting, moving, and providing sufficient resources necessary so as not to affect public service
