Permanent Secretary reveals flooding affects 49 service units

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that 49 service units were affected by the floods, but the public services were not affected.

Dr. Opas Karn Kawinpong Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health Referring to the flood situation from the storm Noru that at present, there are 21 provinces affected, the cumulative number of health care facilities is 49. Health care facilities in the risk areas have been instructed to provide backup sites or set up field hospitals to continually provide medical services to the people and implement an action plan to prevent and solve flooding problems

By adhering to the principle of protection, lifting height, moving, there is a system to prevent water from flooding the hospital. moving medicines Keep medical equipment in a safe and high place to prevent damage. and provide the necessary resources sufficient to provide services and assigned Dr. Yongyot Thammawut to act in place of the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health.

as event commander Monitor the situation and order assistance. with the Emergency Public Health Division being coordinated by the affected hospitals to adjust the service to the people, such as Chaiyaphum Hospital. There was flooding around the hospital with a height of about 30 cm and gradually lowered the level. Inside, there was a water barrier and a bridge to walk in. Ready to arrange transportation for patients and staff at 4 points in the 4 corners of the city by using hospital cars. Provincial Public Health Office and received car support from the military, Provincial Administration Organization, municipality, the accommodation of affected personnel has opened a special room in the hospital to rest which is still open to the public as usual including surgery, accidents, critically ill patients, referrals for treatment Oxygen, drugs, blood, and other medical supplies are available. In addition, a medical unit is also set up in 3 corners of the city using the location of the Robinson Department Store. Gas stations and municipalities to serve general and outpatient patients. There is also a 24-hour hotline for general health and stress counseling for people.

While at Dong Charoen Hospital, Phichit Province, water inundated the hospital area, the parking building, the power plant, about 50 cm high. Sandbags were blocked to prevent flooding the hospital building. and move medicines and medical supplies in a safe place Ready to set up a tent to provide screening services for patients in front of the hospital If the symptoms are less, it is recommended to continue treatment at the hospital near the house. If necessary to see a doctor, X-ray will be transported to the hospital. Emergency patients to be admitted to the hospital Coordinated to refer to Bang Mun Nak Hospital, Phichit Province
Ubon Ratchathani Province

There are 3 affected hospitals. Medical equipment has now been moved to a safe place. and has been adjusted to provide services outside the area for the convenience of people traveling, such as Thap Thai Hospital, Muang District, using the area of gas stations Nong Kin Ple Hospital, Warin Chamrap District, uses the area of the local administrative organization office and Sang Kaew Hospital. Phibunmangsahan District Use the area of the temple in the community Two more hospitals that need to be monitored are completing the transfer of medical equipment today. with officials affected by
Flooding, 13 families have already helped move things up to the 2nd floor of the house.

The provincial public health office has integrated with the local authorities. Issued a mobile medical unit to provide proactive public health care with 81 teams, with a total of 13,411 patients, with advice on health care and prevention of diseases associated with flooding, such as diarrhea, foot bites, as well as sending down 28 MCATT teams. went to talk to heal the minds of the 1,366 affected people, 4 of them were diagnosed with stress and had been given care