Big Tu says no disease is a great fortune, promotes the policy of Youcept to reduce inequalities in treating emergency patients Reiterating the gold card to use the hospital services of the Ministry of Health everywhere throughout the country
At 08:45 on April 4, 2022 General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Minister and Minister of Defense Facebook post that Health security of Thai people Therefore, it is considered the first goal of the government. which must focus on prevention and promotion of hygiene at all ages ready to prepare welfare for the treatment of sickness conveniently and thoroughly
Latest gold card holders or use the right to receive national health insurance can access the services of primary care units of the Ministry of Public Health anywhere in the country whether the health center community health center Tambon Health Promoting Hospital (Hospital Sor.) District Hospital provincial hospital
for Bangkok area can go to the service at the public health center and warm community clinics throughout Bangkok without a remittance card In the event that it is necessary, they can receive services from the primary care unit outside the network. without having a delivery slip as well and there will be no charge from the public. but to collect money from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) instead
The Prime Minister said that moreover He has ordered the National Health Security Fund. Consider continually raising the level of service to the public. During 2014-2022, more than 50 new benefits have been added.
1. Add services for mothers and children : cervical cancer screening Increased HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer (for female students in grade 5), prophylaxis in pregnant women and infants (8 items), screening for Down Syndrome in pregnant women (up to 35 years old), cochlear implant surgery for children with deafness. Children’s Eyeglasses Service
2. Increase services for the elderly and vulnerable groups: long-term care and treatment for elderly people with dependency in the area Treatment of home sick or bedridden patients in the community (all rights and all age groups)
3. Increased access to the drug account : early stage breast cancer Leukemia and Lymphoma Hepatitis C virus infection AIDS prevention and treatment with HIV antiretroviral drugs, including increased entitlements to five vaccines (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and other vaccines). and meningitis), etc.
4. Added services : Dialysis through an automatic dialysis machine Cancer treatment services are available wherever you are. Hemodialysis (for HIV/AIDS patients) One-day surgery to go home (24 items) Acupuncture and/or electrical stimulation (For Vascular Patients) Medical Marijuana Use (for cancer patients, Parkinson’s, migraines), etc.
5. Reduce congestion in hospitals : Getting medicines at modern drugstores near home (for diabetics high blood pressure, asthma, psychiatry and other chronic diseases) Mailing home delivery of medicines/medicines remote health service (Telehealth/Telemedicine), out-of-hospital laboratory testing, etc.
Another important service is the critical illness emergency policy. have rights everywhere, also known as Yousep (UCEP: Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients) to avoid disparities in the treatment of emergency patients. with the right to secure access to the service Unconditional charge for medical expenses within 72 hours or out of crisis which builds on the integration of 3 funds comprising the Universal Health Insurance Fund Social Security Fund and the Civil Servant Medical Welfare Fund and in the future will expand to various funds
In the event of an emergency patient You can call the hotline 1669 24 hours a day due to the COVID crisis across the country. The government therefore upgraded the service to UCEP Plus (UCEP Plus) for the infected people. can be admitted to any hospital and treatment until recovered free of charge
The prime minister said all of this would be a testament to the commitment of the government. to take care of the health of the people the best including raising standards and security in public health to Thailand that has been admired from around the world including the World Health Organization (WHO) leading to a Center for Medical & Health Care (Medical & Healthcare Hub) one of the world. and will continue to continuously improve according to the national strategic policy that has already been laid The main principle is that we will move forward together and leave no one behind.
“The saying that disease-free is a great fortune is desirable for everyone, every family. Therefore, to prepare for the coming Songkran festival, I ask for the cooperation of the people go to the booster vaccination Especially at risk groups 608 and asking those who will travel back to their homeland go to water the head of parents – elder relatives – the elderly Strictly follow VUCA measures as recommended by Prof. To make everyone disease-free and have a happy Songkransaid the Prime Minister
