Public Health Ministry To Transform Community Health Centers Into Hospitals

[Jai Dee]

Public Health Ministry to transform community health centers into hospitals

Permanent Secretary of the Public Health Ministry, Md.Prat Bunyawongwirot (ปราชญ์ บุญยวงศ์วิโรจน์) revealed that the ministry will transform community health centers across the country into hospitals, a conclusion reached by the ministry’s meeting on the 10th National Health Promotion Plan which will take place from 2007-2012.

The minister said the health centers-turned-hospitals will provide general medical services as well as control contagious diseases erupting in their areas.

Md.Prat informed that in 2006, the number of physicians sued has increased sixfold. As a result, more physicians have expressed concern that they might be filed lawsuits against if patients are not satisfied with the treatment.

The 10th National Health Promotion Plan includes important strategies such as the promotion of unity and good governance among public health officials, the creation of health culture, the development of public health system that patients can trust, and the research and development of immunity.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 27 December 2006