The event was attended by the Phuket Governor’s wife, Busadee Suwanarat, who serves as the President of the Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand and as Chairperson of the Phuket branch of the Ministry of Interior Housewives Association
Also present for the occasion were Supalak Damrongchuea, Deputy Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), Mueang Phuket District Chief Worasit Phutchip, Ratsada Mayor Nakarin Yorsangrat, local volunteers and members of the community.
Mr Norasak highlighted that the mobile medical unit aims to provide comprehensive health services to the community, ensuring better health outcomes and fostering connections between the public and relevant agencies.
He expressed gratitude to the doctors, nurses, public health officials and PorSorWor volunteers for their dedication and commitment to serving the community.
The mobile medical unit is scheduled to conduct nine outreach sessions throughout the fiscal year 2024, Vice Governor Norasak explained.
The project’s objectives include treating illnesses, preventing diseases, promoting health and rehabilitating the health of villagers and community members.
Services provided include general medical checkups, dental care, traditional Thai medicine, breast cancer screening, health education, flu vaccinations, haircuts and home visits for bedridden patients and the elderly.
The initiative received strong support from various sectors, including the Phuket Red Cross, which donated eyeglasses, and the Housewives Association, which provided essential goods to bedridden patients and the elderly.
The launch of the mobile clinic is attributed to the collaboration of government and private organisations, as well as from Ratsada Municipality, which provided the venue, equipment and logistical support, V/Gov Norasak added.
During the event, Mrs Busadee, along with Mr Worasit and their team visited two bedridden male patients in the area. They provided each patient with essential goods and a financial aid of B3,000, and coordinated further assistance with relevant agencies.