The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that 49 medical institutions were affected by the floods, but the public services were not affected.
Today (3 October 2022) Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, MD. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said that the flooding situation from Storm Noru said that at present, there are 21 provinces affected by the cumulative health service establishments, including one provincial public health office (Sor. 6 nurses (hospitals), 2 district public health offices (PHP), and 40 sub-district health promotion hospitals (Sor. Sor.) 41 of which are open for service as usual, and 8 are partially open for service, including hospitals. . Sat. Wat Taku Bang Luang Dod Hospital, Bang Hak Hospital, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samrong Thanh Hospital, Surin, Nong Kin Ple Hospital, Thap Thai Hospital, Sang Kaew Hospital Ubon Ratchathani Province and Lao Yao Hospital, Lamphun Province
Dr. Opas said that hospitals in high-risk areas have been charged to provide backup sites or set up. Field Hospital to continuously 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 assign Dr. Yongyot Thamwut The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health was the commander of the incident. Monitor the situation and order assistance. with the Emergency Health Division as the coordinator
“The affected hospitals have adjusted their services to the people, such as Chaiyaphum Hospital, which has flooded.
The perimeter of the hospital is regarding 30 cm high and gradually lowers the level. Inside, there is a water barrier and an access bridge. Ready to arrange transportation for patients and staff at 4 points in the 4 corners of the city by using hospital cars. PAO and received car support from the military, Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO), municipality, and the affected personnel accommodation. 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,” said Dr Opas.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that as for Dong Charoen Hospital, Phichit Province, the water flooded the hospital area, the parking building, the power plant, regarding 50 centimeters (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 nearest hospital. If it is necessary to see a doctor, an X-ray will be sent to the hospital. Emergency patients to be admitted to the hospital Coordinated with Bang Mun Nak Hospital, Phichit Province
“As for Ubon Ratchathani Province, there are 3 affected hospitals and 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 It uses the area of a temple in the community. There are also two hospitals that need to be monitored, moving medical equipment to be completed today. There are 13 families affected by the flooding officials have already helped move things up to the 2nd floor of the house. 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 found to have stress and have been taken care of,” said Dr. Opas.
