Volunteers have been playing a crucial role in keeping Thailand’s health system working and have helped save lives, admitted Assistant Secretary-General of National Health Security Office, Dr. Yupadee Sirisinsuk.

 

She said that, when the COVID-19 outbreak was at its peak in July this year, the health service system in Thailand was close to collapse. The authorities decided they had to introduce a new model of care, home and community isolation (HI-CI). The volunteers, who had been helping vulnerable people long before that, also helped to close the gaps in the system.

 

“The data shows that some patients were having to wait several days for treatment. As we saw in the news, some died in their homes because no one followed up on their condition. Volunteers filled this gap. They helped to monitor the symptoms, provide emotional support and even supply oxygen tanks for severe symptom patients.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cooperation-is-the-driving-force-in-surviving-the-pandemic/

 

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Set up a "National Health Volunteers" day to show appreciation. They've played such an important part in the pandemic in Thailand and continue to do so. Do it yearly and continue to attract people with good intentions to volunteer. 

in a  country of me  first

16 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

The data shows that

This govt should hang its head in shame?

1 minute ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

in a  country of me  first

Totally agree.  If there was any sense of cooperation on the roads the daily death toll would halve. This lack is apparent on every soi littered with rubbish; every fire spreading carcinogenic fumes; every dog allowed to roam any road.

4 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Totally agree.  If there was any sense of cooperation on the roads the daily death toll would halve. This lack is apparent on every soi littered with rubbish; every fire spreading carcinogenic fumes; every dog allowed to roam any road.

Yeah its  funny  by me their is a  customs  checkpoint the  traffic  HAS  to  stop, I  pull  out from the side  road 200 metres from it, they will never  let you out  despite being stationary, I  just barge  in now and ignore their rantings...........wow they lost a whole  1  car length.

1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Volunteers have been playing a crucial role in keeping Thailand’s health system working and have helped save lives

Which is more than one can say for the undemocratic government.

Yes well done to the hard working health workers who have put themselves at risk in the front line. Time for their regime to stop filling the pockets and order and deliver effective innoculation to all. Thousands are dyng, mamed or will have bankruptcy , long Covid and debt while they do nothing but promise.

4 hours ago, RubbaJohnny said:

Yes well done to the hard working health workers who have put themselves at risk in the front line. Time for their regime to stop filling the pockets and order and deliver effective innoculation to all. Thousands are dyng, mamed or will have bankruptcy , long Covid and debt while they do nothing but promise.

The pressure is on the authorities. Their knickers are starting to show as to the piled up mangling regarding most everything. 

Something's got to give. 

Save for the fashionable demonstrations on the streets, there might be a rebellious spirit looming among the truer populations. 

 

Awaiting.

9 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

This govt should hang its head in shame?

Yes indeed. Generals, including some from my country, do not possess that capability. 

I'm beginning to realise that the reporters on here just can't spell anything at all ..... Im positive he meant...Corruption is the driving force...