Bangkok: The government has empowered the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to support local governments by facilitating the use of their budgets to care for vulnerable groups in border areas. This directive aims to streamline the provision of necessary resources, such as medical supplies, for individuals in need.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, highlighted the impact of the tense situation along the Thai-Cambodian border, which has affected residents in Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, and Buriram. This situation has forced many residents to migrate, including dependent individuals who require special care. The government, through the NHSO, has responded by allowing local administrative organizations (LAOs) to utilize funds from the Local or Area Health Security Fund (LOH) to purchase essential supplies like adult diapers for these dependents.
To ensure proper implementation, LAO officials and Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals can seek further information by contacting the NHSO hotline at 1330. Eligibility for receiving adult diapers under this initiative requires recipients to be Thai nationals with a 13-digit national ID number and to meet specific health criteria, such as being bedridden with a low ADL score or having incontinence issues.
There is no age restriction for eligibility, and patients can qualify regardless of their health insurance status. The government emphasizes its commitment to providing continuous and comprehensive care to those affected by the border situation, ensuring support for urgent health and quality of life needs.