Chonnan reveals “Heal the Doctor’s Heart” project on Koh Lipe There are already 80 participating doctors, who support the Ministry of Public Health’s policy to ensure the safety of tourists.
March 9, 2024 at Ban Ko Lipe Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, Satun Province. Doctor Chonnan Srikaew Minister of Public Health together with Doctor Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Executive Committee Follow the policy of the Ministry of Public Health Tourism safety issues along with the opening of a new building Ban Koh Lipe Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital
Dr Chonnan said: The government has given importance to driving the national economy. The tourism sector is considered a flagship capable of generating large revenues for the country: in 2024 it is expected that there will be 34.5 million foreign tourists traveling to Thailand. therefore supports government policy Specifying the issue of tourism safety as an urgent policy. Strengthen confidence in the health safety of tourists. Implement through 4 main measures: 1. Increase the level of surveillance, prevention and control of diseases and health risks. 2. Improve the emergency medical services system/emergency public health system 3. Improve housing and food security, and 4. Improve medical facilities in tourist areas Dr. Chonnan went on to say that Koh Lipe, in the province of Satun, is considered an area with high tourism potential. There are approximately 500,000 – 1,000,000 tourists visiting each year. There are approximately 3,000 entrepreneurs and employees. There are medical facilities to support the healthcare of citizens and tourists, including 2 private clinics and 1 government primary care unit, which is a subdistrict for health promotion. Koh Lipe House Hospital In the past, around 10,000 patients a year received services, which is why the building was built. The new Ban Koh Lipe Health Promotion Hospital replaces the old one. Using the central budget of 80.7 million baht under the project to develop the health service system and environmental health in Koh Lipe. It supports international tourism in Satun province and in terms of service provision It has provided telemedicine services in the form of virtual OPD with Satun hospital. which is the host hospital with the telemedicine system, increasing the potential to provide better patient care
Dr Chonnan said: Ban Koh Lipe Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital It is also an advanced medical practice unit. Able to transfer patients for further treatment without any hassle Both sea transfers by boat to Satun hospital and Langu hospital. There are 75 ships registered in the emergency medical system from 2023 to January 2024, 199 patients were transferred, and critical patients were transferred by air helicopter (Sky Doctor) to Satun hospital from 2022 to November 2023, 17 patients were transferred, allowing patients to receive help quickly and in compliance with safety standards, the Minister of Public Health said. For the Volunteer Doctor project, services circulating at the Ban Koh Lipe Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital Helps to have doctors caring for people in specific areas. Strengthening confidence in medical care for tourists on the island It has a positive impact on the regional economic system. It’s a type of job. Working means working together with rest. It has obtained the cooperation of the Medical Council and receives expense support from the Island Entrepreneurs Club. In 2022 – 2023, there are 80 volunteer doctors coming to work. Interested doctors can ask for details and working conditions at the Provincial Health Office Satun public. Or register via “Volunteer Doctor Koh Lipe”
In addition, Ban Koh Lipe Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital has also been selected as a training area for frontier medical and public health training centers and specific areas. Satun Hospital During EMS/Referal System, safe travel epidemic control, volunteer doctors and disaster management in border areas For medical personnel, nurses, public health academics and also public health personnel throughout the country
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