“Anutin” raises “Vor Sor Sor” as a secret weapon, bringing the public health system to world-class glory

Bangkok, March 17 – "Anutin" raises "Vor Sor Sor" as a secret weapon, bringing the public health system to world-class glory and admiring the dedication of the gray-clad warriors. Emphasize never forgetting every sacrifice

17 March 2023 Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health gave an interview to reporters on the occasion of the Volunteer Health Day on March 20 of every year that in the past, the Volunteers were seen as just part of the Thai public health system. talk about But when there is an outbreak of COVID-19 It's clear that the volunteers are not just backlash in the system. But this is a very important cog. that allows us to manage various situations efficiently Until making it accepted worldwide

The job of the volunteers is to enter the area. to tell people what to do How can people help each other? to screen for risk groups Go and give advice to those who are infected and those close to them. When the vaccine came in, the village health volunteers had to go in and give knowledge. build confidence with the public It's apart from regular work, equal to volunteers. Tired many times as hard. but this is a worker that allows us to scan the entire area This is what makes Thailand stand out. In terms of medical technology, Thailand has many countries, but there are only Thai volunteers in this area.

“For foreigners, they are shocked by the work of the volunteers. They work with heart. great benefit but received very little compensation This is Thai culture. that Thai people already help each other We only go to add knowledge. build up system He never overlooked the virtues of the volunteers, so when he met he raised his hand to thank him. He knew that behind the scenes of the work, the volunteers had to be dedicated and how much risk they had to take. And the work of the volunteers, combined with the work of many sectors and public cooperation make Thailand open the country faster And it's a confident move forward as well.

Mr. Anutin also said that after the COVID-19 epidemic, we had to come back and monitor general health issues. Volunteers still had to work in the area to see who was hurt, who was sick, and now being the first doctor according to the 3-doctor policy, the more you have to. Coordinate with personnel in primary care facilities. and doctors in the hospital more work But this is a policy that must move forward. to reduce congestion in hospitals in order to maintain an overall effective And with increasing responsibility, we grant the right to study as a nursing assistant. Supported by Phra Boromrajchanok Institute, about 3,000 people a year. In addition, we also move forward with the cremation fund. family will receive money 200,000-300,000 baht, in the future will increase to 500,000 baht

“Of course, recently we have increased the remuneration of the volunteers to 2,000 baht. This amount of money is not enough for the sacrifices of the volunteers, but it reflects that the volunteers must not be abandoned. And this money will help circulate in the Thai economy as well. He has been in the Ministry of Public Health for 4 years, has seen the work of the volunteers all along. This is a medical personnel that must not be forgotten. and deserves to be honored with admiration Do not forget that Thailand is an aging society. in the provinces when their children come to work Anyone who takes care of people at home must be a volunteer. The value of a village volunteer should be acknowledged and realized.”-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency