2024-09-29 09:21:00
Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Inspector General of Region 8 of the Ministry of Public Health, spoke today (29 September 2024) after chairing a conference call on medical and public health preparedness for this situation.flood, storm andMud collapseOn 13/2024, it was said that 18 provinces were still affected. One more person died due to electrocution in Lampang Province, bringing the total death toll to 53, with one missing and 111 more injured, or 1,833.
There were 137 new shelters, serving 649 people, and taking care of 29,070 vulnerable people, an increase of 4,199 people, most of whom were more than 3,000 elderly people. Frostbite is still the most popular treatment method.
The Mental Health Department has assessed a total of 33,743 cases and found that 1,180 cases were highly stressed, 215 cases were at risk of depression, and 30 cases were at risk of suicide. All high-risk groups have entered the medical treatment process.
Dr. Weerawut further said that the situation in Health District 1 has begun to improve. But we still need to continue to be vigilant. It is predicted that there will be heavy rain from September 30 to October 1, 2024.
He also urged vigilance in provinces downstream of the Chao Phraya River dams, which have been hit by floods. Health Districts 3 and 4 are ordered to prepare for medical and public health preparedness. Sufficient reserves of medicines and medical supplies will be provided to quickly provide relief to disaster victims, patients and vulnerable groups.
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