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Wed, 04/06/2011 - 14:33
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Flood death toll in southern Thailand reaches 54
BANGKOK, April 6 (TNA) - The death toll from floods in southern Thailand reached 54 on Wednesday afternoon, while hospitals have been urged to work out plans to cope with potential floods in the future.
The Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand reports 23 people from the 54 dead were confirmed in Nakhon Si Thammarat, 10 each in Surat Thani and Krabi, six in Phatthalung, two each in Trang and Chumphon, and one in Phangnga, while one person was reported missing.
Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said he has ordered the management at flood-ridden hospitals to work out flood prevention plans, which include the elevation of areas surrounding the compounds to heights above the road surface, covering all new facilities in the future.
The call also extends to hospitals which have not been flooded, urging them to prepare reserves of medicine and medical equipment as well as referral, drainage and floodwall plans, Jurin added.
From March 26 to April 5, teams of doctors and psychiatrists made 1,829 trips and treated 50,532 flood victims. They made 109 trips and treated 12,318 patients on April 5 alone. Most patients reportedly suffered from athlete’s foot, respiratory illnesses, body aches and rashes.
Mental treatment has reached over 600 flood victims. Psychiatrists have prescribed medication to 108 people. Of 331 people facing depression, 56 have developed serious stress, while 42 others showed signs of suicidal risks. (TNA)
The Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand reports 23 people from the 54 dead were confirmed in Nakhon Si Thammarat, 10 each in Surat Thani and Krabi, six in Phatthalung, two each in Trang and Chumphon, and one in Phangnga, while one person was reported missing.
Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said he has ordered the management at flood-ridden hospitals to work out flood prevention plans, which include the elevation of areas surrounding the compounds to heights above the road surface, covering all new facilities in the future.
The call also extends to hospitals which have not been flooded, urging them to prepare reserves of medicine and medical equipment as well as referral, drainage and floodwall plans, Jurin added.
From March 26 to April 5, teams of doctors and psychiatrists made 1,829 trips and treated 50,532 flood victims. They made 109 trips and treated 12,318 patients on April 5 alone. Most patients reportedly suffered from athlete’s foot, respiratory illnesses, body aches and rashes.
Mental treatment has reached over 600 flood victims. Psychiatrists have prescribed medication to 108 people. Of 331 people facing depression, 56 have developed serious stress, while 42 others showed signs of suicidal risks. (TNA)
