Bangkok: The Ministry of Public Health has issued nine directives focusing on aiding the injured and evacuees affected by the ongoing border clashes. There are currently 44 affected individuals, with 13 fatalities, 429 inpatients evacuated, and 83,170 civilians relocated.
According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, led a meeting to discuss the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border. The meeting highlighted the importance of the nine practices ordered by the Minister of Public Health. These include establishing a central command, evaluating the situation, implementing a patient referral system, preparing and stockpiling medical supplies and blood, coordinating with affected areas, and monitoring both physical and mental health conditions.
The latest report at 09:00 hrs indicates that among the 44 affected individuals, there are 13 fatalities, 6 with serious injuries, 14 with moderate injuries, and 11 with minor injuries. Sisaket province has reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Surin and Ubon Ratchathani.
Regarding hospital evacuations in the border and risk areas, a total of 429 patients have been relocated, with Surin Province having the highest number, followed by Sisaket, Buriram, and Ubon Ratchathani. In total, 83,170 civilians have been evacuated, with over 58,000 moved to temporary shelters across the four provinces.
Additionally, there are 11 affected service locations across the four provinces, with seven completely closed and four partially closed, providing only emergency services.
Chronic disease patients are advised that they can use their gold card rights to receive medicines continuously. Normally restricted to a seven-day supply, the duration for receiving medication has been extended in light of the current situation.