Thai border hospitals shut as border clashes continue
Thailand has closed ten district hospitals and 173 tambon units along the Cambodian border as fighting continues, prompting patient transfers and reliance on emergency telemedicine. The Public Health Ministry ordered two additional closures on Wednesday, affecting Ban Kruad Hospital in Buri Ram and Khok Sung Hospital in Sa Kaeo. Eight others had already shut after clashes erupted on Monday morning.
Public Health Minister Patana Promphat led a meeting of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre where officials confirmed that nine other district hospitals have suspended some services and that 552 patients have been moved to alternative facilities. Seven tambon hospitals have also reduced operations.
Across the border, Cambodia’s Health Ministry and the United Nations Development Programme signed an MoU on Dec. 9 aimed at strengthening a resilient and inclusive healthcare system. Health Minister Chheang Ra thanked UNDP for ongoing support, while UN Assistant Secretary General Kanni Wignaraja said the partnership will support digital innovation and long-term health financing.
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