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Straits Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Straits Times
20 hospitals in Thailand impacted by Thai-Cambodia border conflict; 9 closed
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The conflict has also affected healthcare facilities, with 20 hospitals impacted. BANGKOK - Seventeen Thai civilians have died in the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict as of July 31, said Thailand's Ministry of Public Health. The conflict has also affected healthcare facilities , with 20 hospitals impacted—nine have completely closed, and 11 have partially suspended services. Additionally, 139 community health centres have been affected, with 128 fully closed and 11 partially closed. Dr Varoth Chotpitayasunodh, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said that 12 people remain seriously injured, 13 moderately injured, and 13 with minor injuries. Nine patients remain hospitalised, with six in critical condition and three with moderate injuries. A total of 21 patients have been discharged after treatment. The ministry has deployed 445 public health teams out of the 1,167 prepared, including Medical Emergency Response Teams, Mini MERT, Advanced Life Support, Joint Investigation Teams, Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Teams (MCATT), and Special Environmental Health Response Teams. Another 43 support teams are on standby for further deployment to high-risk areas. In terms of mental health care, 54,506 people have been screened, with 1,603 identified as experiencing high levels of stress and 231 at risk of suicide. The MCATT, along with psychologists and psychiatrists, are assisting, with those in critical condition being prescribed medication and referred for further hospital care. THE NATION/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
The Star
7 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Thai-Cambodia conflict update: Nine hospitals closed, high stress among civilians
BANGKOK: As of Thursday (July 31), the Ministry of Public Health reports 17 civilian deaths and significant damage to healthcare facilities in the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict. Over 54,000 people have been screened for mental health issues, with many receiving urgent care. Dr Varoth Chotpitayasunodh, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, provided the latest update on civilian casualties in the Thai-Cambodia border conflict as of July 31. - Photo: The Nation/ANN A total of 17 civilian deaths were reported, including 14 directly impacted and 3 indirectly affected. Among the directly affected individuals, there were 12 seriously injured, 13 moderately injured, and 13 with minor injuries. Currently, 9 patients remain hospitalised, with 6 in critical condition and 3 with moderate injuries. A total of 21 patients have been discharged after treatment. - Photo: The Nation/ANN The conflict has also affected healthcare facilities, with 20 hospitals impacted—9 have completely closed, and 11 have partially suspended services. Additionally, 139 community health centres have been affected, with 128 fully closed and 11 partially closed. - The Nation/ANN
