Provincial Public Health Bureau Unites: ‘Somsak’ Leads 76-Provinces Meeting to Fortify Flood Preparations and Prioritize Public Well-being

“Somsak” convenes a meeting of the Provincial Public Health Office of 76 provinces to discuss flood preparations, revealing that the Prime Minister cares about the people. Approved over 3 billion in compensation, calling on all parties to be vigilant. Emphasize areas with low water levels to speed up recovery. -Take care of the mental health of villagers. Meanwhile, the Department of Traditional Thai Medicine showcases the freshness of “Bathapitak”, a herbal medicine for the treatment of athlete’s foot.

Today (September 17, 2024) at 3:30 p.m. at the Ministry of Public Health, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health. Chairing a web conference to prepare for public health and medical floods, storms and landslides. There was Mr. Det-Is Khaothong, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Dr. Opas Kankawinpong. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Deputy Permanent Secretary Executive of the Ministry The meeting was attended by relevant authorities. Attended a meeting with the Provincial Public Health Office (Public Health Office) in all 76 provinces. Before entering the agenda, Mr. Somsak said that the Prime Minister chaired the meeting on September 16 and expressed concern. and ordered the establishment of several committees related to the care of people In addition to setting up a support center to handle the situation and help people. I have to thank the Prime Minister. And approve the central budget for flood relief, starting from 3,000 million baht. In case of flooding for 1 day or more, not more than 30 days, receive compensation of 5,000 baht. In the case of 30 days – 60 days, compensation is 6,000 baht and more than 7,000 baht, and there will be treatment. Helping in other areas, the Cabinet discussed how best to help people. and a committee was set up to deal with permanent floods. It was he who proposed it to the Prime Minister for consideration. Therefore, a deputy prime minister was appointed. The President will finally solve the water problem. Now we know about the flood. Mudslides have begun to spread in every region, including the North, Northeast and South. The South will assign Mr. Deism to visit the people. According to the Prime Minister’s orders Ask government agencies to support their work.

Mr. Somsak then inquired about the situation. From the Provincial Public Health Offices of many provinces throughout the Southern Region. Northern and Northeastern regions such as Phuket, Satun, Phayao, Nakhon Phanom, etc., which reported that the overall situation has begun to improve. There is no crisis situation. Including reports of helping people in the area of ​​responsibility. At the same time, it was also found that people had problems with athlete’s foot.

After hearing the report, Mr. Somsak gave the order Please follow the situation carefully. and prepare medical supplies and survey of vulnerable groups The Prime Minister is very concerned about this group. Therefore, please pay close attention. Prepare to protect health facilities But it was safe in the past. and asked to take care of people who are in the hospital and cannot come to the hospital, such as in shelters Public health doctors in neighboring provinces and the central government must be ready to provide support. If there is an event Regarding the area where the water has receded, then carry out the rehabilitation plan Enter the mental health sector waterborne epidemics, etc. Regarding the water issue, the Prime Minister bites his feet Pay attention to us too. Medicine for the protection of the Department of Traditional and Alternative Thai Medicine There are 3 main herbs, consisting of turmeric, Thong Phan Chang, Phaya Yo, which will be distributed to the people.

Before attending the meeting, Mr. Somsak gave an interview about the Cabinet approval of a budget of over 5.9 billion baht, saying that it was the approval of the 30 baht project, treatment everywhere, outpatients of over 1 billion baht and innovative service units of about 3 billion baht. As for the cost of hospital treatment, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) will pay for treatment at 8,350 baht per unit. It calculated that this year there were more people using the service than the budgeted amount of about 72 billion baht. It is slightly excessive, about 1-2%. The average fee for hospital treatment can be paid at 8,154 baht per unit, not 7,000 baht per unit. The NHSO board has approved the framework for payment of 7,000 baht per unit, which is an estimated annual amount. But the facts are based on an average of 8,154 baht per unit, but it will be increased to 8,350 baht per unit, no problem.

The reporter asked if this meant that the fee for the treatment of hospitalized patients who were still in the hospital would be paid at the rate of more than 8,000 baht per unit, and not 7,000 baht. Mr. Somsak said that the figure of 7,000 baht was an estimate. But the payment will be made at 8,350 baht, understood as such. The budget will be used from this central budget and other existing budgets. Because the total amount is too high by about 1,700 million baht.

Asked whether the central budget would be sufficient or not? Because the originally proposed budget was 7.1 billion baht, but 5.924 billion baht was approved. Mr. Somsak said he could handle it without any problem.

Asked whether the approved central budget will be allocated to hospitals on time by September 30, before the end of fiscal year 2024, Somsak said that this must be done on time. A meeting of the NHSO board of directors will be held on September 23. The sectors he highlighted are outpatients and innovative service units. like a pharmacy I will ask the newly established subcommittee to study and see if this is the spending figure we want to look into. To really know that when there is a 30 baht service, treatment is available everywhere. Things that increase, offer better service and are more convenient will require additional costs, which is normal. Because I want citizens to feel comfortable. It is like taking a trip or going anywhere with good service. If there is a slightly higher cost, it must be acceptable.