Bangkok, "Chonnan" explains 3 missions of the Ministry of Public Health. Providing relief to Thai workers and their families affected by the situation in Israel “Medical support - health screening for returning immigrants - emotional relief for the families of the deceased and the missing.”

Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Addressing the physical and mental health care of Thai workers returning from Israel. that since the incident the Ministry of Public Health has sent a representative to attend the meeting, Mr. Phumtham Wechaichai, Acting Prime Minister which has duties assigned to each ministry Including the Ministry of Public Health, there are 3 missions: 1. Prepare the medical team. and personnel ready to go out to help in the incident area The main assignment is the duty of a military doctor. The Ministry of Public Health will be the supporter. and coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies Because the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the main host. together with the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Social Development

2. Prepare to accommodate returning immigrant workers. in the dimension of screening and health examination Both physical health and mental health The first batch was taken for screening at Bamrasnaradura Hospital. Because there are people who are injured. that must be examined in detail The next batch will go to the physical and mental health checkpoint at the airport. This is to prevent returning immigrants from having to go through many steps in the process. If you're ready to go home, you'll send it back immediately. which will be sent home by the Ministry of Social Development While the Ministry of Labor is responsible for providing relief.

“15 cases at Bamrasnaradura Hospital The budget to compensate workers, 15,000 baht per person, has been taken there. It is a division of duties. of the Ministry of Public Health Once screened, whoever needs to go through the treatment process, whether physical or mental, will go through the process. For example, out of 15 people, 2 people were shot in the leg. The nature of the wound can be treated at a nearby hospital. It is the patient's wish to return home. in Yasothon and Tak provinces The others can all go home,” Dr. Chonnan said.

Minister of Public Health Still said that it is the third mission to heal. The mind goes in and talks with the relatives and families of those who have been affected. Especially in the case of groups reporting missing and deceased persons, a team will be sent to meet with relatives in the area to assess their mental condition. How much stress level is there?

Source: Thai News Agency