“Somsak” reveals “Uttaradit Hospital-Phrae Provincial Public Health Office” was damaged. After the summer storm hit Confirmed that it has returned to open as usual. Emphasize special concern Please help keep a close eye on it. Advice on protecting against risk points Hoping to help reduce the impact on patients-people on May 4, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health Mentioning the case of the summer storm that hit Uttaradit Hospital, resulting in damage. On the evening of 3 May last There was a summer storm, thunderstorms and strong winds in the area of Mueang Uttaradit District, resulting in damage to Uttaradit Hospital. He received a report that there was damage inside the hospital. Broken glass in the men’s and women’s surgery buildings and the male and female medical buildings As a result, there were injuries from glass cuts. Mr. Somsak said that the damaged buildings include the Male Surgery Building, 2 automatic doors, broken glass. Partially damaged ceiling has fallen. Windows in the female surgery building 2, male internal medicine building 2, and female internal medicine building 2 had broken glass windows. and part of the damaged ceiling fell down. In addition, in front of the building there was an emergency accident. At the screening point, the glass barrier fell. The ceiling in the staff room was damaged and some parts fell down. The roof of the endoscopy room was leaking water. The LAB room had damaged ceilings and parts of it had fallen. and the emergency dialysis room with broken glass by all damaged points The repairs will be completed within 1 week.”The current situation is Return to normal Because after the incident the hospital received cooperation from all sectors, including the military and the Ministry of Interior (MOI), making it possible to resolve the incident quickly within 2 hours, with the hospital being able to open as usual. But I am especially concerned about this incident. therefore followed closely And recently I received a report that Today there may be about 30% thunderstorms, so please ask hospitals in the area. Prepare to reduce risks to patients. and fellow citizens as well Any points that are at risk, such as glass, are requested to be inspected and strengthened. Ready to request coordination with the military, Ministry of Interior and Electricity to prepare for urgent assistance” Minister of Public Health Mr. Somsak said that in addition to Uttaradit Hospital that was damaged, He also received reports that in the area of Phrae Province there was also a rainstorm. As a result, the Phrae Provincial Public Health Office building (Phrae Provincial Public Health Office) was damaged. Found a rain leak on the 3rd floor, dental room and conference room control room. Including the residence of the provincial public health doctor, there was damage. About 15 roof tiles were broken and damaged by the wind. In addition, the Thai Traditional Medicine Building also received damage About 30 roof tiles were broken and damaged by the wind. One hospital was damaged, namely Song Hospital in Phrae Province. Repairs have been hastened according to the steps. Phrae Provincial Public Health also ordered all hospitals Prepare emergency rooms and inpatients. To support if an event occurs as well
