Department of Disease Control together with network partners Prepare a prevention action plan. control emerging diseases and urban medicine for 5 years (2023 – 2027)
On (March 23, 2023) at Best Western Nada Don Mueang Airport Hotel, Bangkok, Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control Presided over the opening of the 5-year action plan preparation workshop on the prevention and control of emerging diseases and urban medicine (2023-2027) to brainstorm opinions. Analysis of environmental factors prevention and control of emerging diseases and urban health threats (SWOT analysis) with participation
Face an emerging disease
Dr. Sophon said In the past, Thailand has continually faced with emerging diseases, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Ebola virus infection, and COVID-19. Life Each new disease has the potential to spread rapidly and widely. until it may become a crisis In addition, pathogens are mutated and ready to spread all the time. Most of the beginnings of the outbreak tend to come from urban areas.
especially in vulnerable populations which later expanded to become a national and global problem In addition, urban areas are both socially complex. disparities in access to health services and various health service systems including lifestyles that affect health There is a risk of non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases and emerging diseases. Managing the problem is challenging and requires cooperation from all sectors. To control and limit the spread of the disease and reduce the impact on health, society and economy.
Prepare to deal with emerging diseases
Dr. Suthat Chotanaphan, director of the Urban Disease Prevention and Control Institute, Department of Disease Control, revealed that networks that participated in this meeting received cooperation from many sectors Both health sector partners and other sectors (non health sector) both within and outside the Ministry of Public Health, such as the Department of Medical Services, the Department of Health Service Support, the Department of Livestock Development, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Center for Emerging Diseases Health Sciences Chulalongkorn Hospital Bangkok Emergency Medical Service Center (Erawan Center) Bang Khen District Office medical bureau and the Bangkok Health Department, a total of 70 people
This cooperation is considered important in preparing for emerging diseases. that may occur This planning meeting is in line with the National Strategic Plan. master plan under national strategic plan Public Health Reform Plan and a 20-year National Health and Disease Prevention and Control Action Plan, Phase 2 (2023-2027) to strengthen Thailand’s disease prevention and control system.
Data from: Urban Disease Prevention and Control Institute/Bureau of Risk Communication, Department of Disease Control
March 25, 2023
