Public Health Centre 47 Khlong Khwang opens to boost access to healthcare
Deputy Bangkok governor Tavida Kamolvej presided over the opening of Public Health Centre 47 Khlong Khwang on December 18, which aims to boost access to healthcare for those residing in Bangkok’s Phasi Charoen district and nearby areas.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will focus on proactive action to see what diseases pose the most risks among local residents and launch projects to mitigate those risks, she said.
She also asked the public health centres, senior clubs and public health volunteers to use health check results, facilities and equipment to proactively take care of people’s health.
The Public Health Centre 47 Khlong Khwang is a primary healthcare service centre designed to serve more than 70,000 people in Khlong Khwang subdistrict of Phasi Charoen district and nearby areas.
The centre provides both proactive and passive healthcare, covering medical treatment, disease control and prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation.
Established in 1985, the centre was previously housed in a small two-storey building, making it difficult to serve the increasing number of residents. Its location near Bang Chueak Nang and Ratchamonti canals had also caused part of the building to collapse.
BMA allocated a budget for the construction of a new six-storey building in 2022, allowing for more space and a wider range of healthcare services
The centre has the potential to provide treatment, surveillance and symptom observation, thus helping reduce unnecessary patient transfers and congestion. Patients requiring inpatient care will be transferred to hospital.
The construction of the new health centre on the original site will enhance healthcare services and ensure people receive adequate medical treatment.
This move aligns with BMA’s policy to enhance public health centres to facilitate those requiring medical services while also reducing their travel cost and time.
The opening ceremony on December 18 also featured an exhibition of BMA’s efforts to enhance such centres and showcased the work undertaken by public health volunteers and clubs for seniors.
BMA executives, public health volunteers, senior club members and relevant officials participated in the ceremony.
