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22 Dec. 2023 10:36 a.m.
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Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) held a press conference to launch the 3D campaign “Drink Don’t Drive”, don’t drink, don’t drink and drive, saying that during the New Year Festival 2024 it will continue throughout the year. The government by the Ministry of Public Health There is a campaign policy to reduce the accident rate from drinking alcohol or driving various vehicles as much as possible. To reduce losses on the road by setting up a 3 D campaign, “Drink Don’t Drive”, drive, don’t drink, don’t drink and drive, in a joint campaign with all sectors. In addition to solving other problems such as driver behavior. Whether it is driving at an inappropriate speed Failure to use safety equipment both safety helmet or seat belt that is the cause of preventable accidents Ask the public to take part in reducing accidents in accordance with the policy “Don’t drink, don’t drink and drive” together.
“Emphasis has been placed on the Provincial Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee to be proactive. During the period before the festival, check out Warning and publicizing together with relevant agencies During the festival period, the law must be strictly enforced. If it is found that there is an illegal activity such as selling alcoholic beverages to children under 20 years of age, selling alcohol in prohibited places and times. Has ordered the Department of Disease Control which is responsible The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2008 encourages cooperation and strictly punishes offenders,” Dr. Chonnan said.
Dr. Opas Karnkawinphong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, said he has ordered affiliated agencies and hospitals to prepare to open medical and public health operations centers (Emergency Operation Center: EOC) both in the central and provincial areas. It is a coordination and support center working 24 hours a day, preparing the center to receive notifications and command emergency operations teams (EMS) of hospitals and public and private networks at all levels. including air and naval operations units In the case of emergency critical injury/illness You can receive services at the nearest hospital. Free of charge within the first 72 hours according to the emergency critical illness policy. There are rights everywhere” (Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients: UCEP). In addition, all hospitals are also required to increase the number of personnel on duty from normal. Prepare the emergency room, operating room, ICU room, referral system so as not to cause harm to personnel and patients during delivery.
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