2024-08-27 09:47:00
Reporters reported that at 12 noon on August 27, 2024, the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health of the Public Health Emergency Section reported the storms, floods and mudslides from August 17 to 27, 2024. households (a decrease of 13,144 households)
- The death toll increased by three to 29.
The situation in the 5 affected provinces: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, and Sukhothai.
Water levels rose in 1 province of Sukhothai.
The water level dropped in 4 provinces: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan.
A total of 30 public health institutions are affected (an increase of 4).
– 2 hospitals (fixed)
– 3 SSOs (1 more)
– 23 sub-district health promotion hospitals (an increase of 3)
– 1 NHSO (fixed)
– Main service unit of Thoeng Hospital, 1 location (fixed)
The report said 22 locations (an increase of 10) and eight locations (a decrease of six) were closed while normal services were restored.
Phrae Province – 1. Nam Khlong District Health Promotion Hospital 2. Wang Thong Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital 3. Sop Sai District Health Promotion Hospital 4. Muang District Health Promotion Hospital 5. Pong Phrao District Health Promotion Hospital
Nanfu – 1. Muang Tued District Health Promotion Hospital 2. Lainan Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital 3. Nanpu Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital
Advice for the general public: 5 ways to survive disease-free floodplains
1. Do not pour garbage, food residues, or feces into the water.
2. Do not play in sewage as bacteria may get into your eyes, nose and mouth.
3. Follow hygiene principles, eat freshly cooked food, and drink clean water. prevent disease
4. Clean the house, toilets and various equipment after the water recedes.
5. Clean markets, community waterworks and public areas.
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