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Ministry of Public Health reveals firecracker factory explosion Can prove the identities of 20 people.

Bangkok,, Minister of Public Health Revealing the recent Suphanburi fireworks factory explosion, there were 23 deaths reported. The identities of 20 figures have been verified. 24 direct relatives have been provided emotional care, and 4 have been found to be at risk of mental health problems. Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Discusses progress in medical and public health care. In the case of a firecracker factory explosion At Sala Khao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Suphan Buri Province Received additional information from the Suphanburi Provincial Public Health Doctor that it was confirmed by relatives who work at the factory. Local officials and police A total of 23 people died from the incident, including 7 men and 16 women. Of these, 20 bodies whose identities could be verified were found. The forensic team at Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital is in the process of verifying their identities. For emotional care and relief for the families of the deceased, the MCATT team from the Suphanburi Pro vincial Public Health Office was sent. Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital and hospitals in the network They have been evaluated and given mental care, divided into 3 groups: Group A: Immediate relatives of the deceased. Twenty-four patients received first aid and had their mental health assessed. They were found to be very sad. 4 people at risk of developing mental health problems, all 4 of whom have been registered for continuous monitoring and care; Group B, 12 other relatives, received psychological first aid and advice on taking care of their own mental health. and people around you Along with channels for asking for help, Group C, 9 people in the community, gave advice on caring for and encouraging the family of the deceased so that they could adapt, adjust their minds, and move on with their lives. 'The MCATT team's action plan on January 18, 2024 will organize a MCATT team of 12 people to provide care to the four deceased families who are at risk of developing mental health problems. And there is an addit ional assessment of the mental health of those affected in each group. If there is a risk, we will coordinate care and transfer to the psychiatric hotline. Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital has also coordinated MCATT teams in every district, totaling 15 people, along with support teams from the Department of Mental Health and Kanlayana Rajanagarindra Institute, 6 people, totaling 21 people, to go to Wat Rong Chang, Suan Taeng Subdistrict, to closely care for relatives during the time of crisis. Bringing in the body of the deceased It is estimated that there will be approximately 138 people affected in Group A, direct relatives, or approximately 6 people per 1 deceased person, and an additional MCATT team has been prepared during the Abhidhamma prayer ceremony as well,' Dr. Chonnan said. For environmental management guidelines There will be an assessment of health impacts of noise, odor and smoke, as well as monitoring for contamination of hazardous chemicals in food and water within a radius of 40,000 square met ers, monitoring for allergic reactions to poisons or chemicals in the respiratory system and skin, Monitor the health of vulnerable groups in the surrounding area. As for the management of dead bodies contaminated with hazardous chemicals, The Health Center 5 will be the receiving unit. which is in progress. Source: Thai News Agency