The fifth ‘Doctor Train’ mobile medical unit activity has been launched in Uttaradit province to provide health examinations and medical treatment to railway staff and local people free of charge.
Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Nirut Maneephan chaired the opening ceremony via a video conference along with deputy dean of the Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL).
This event is held at the Uttaradit Factory Zone from February 14th to 15th to provide health examinations, screenings, and diagnoses to railway employees, staff, and their families, as well as the general public.
The head of the Thai railway stated that the previous mobile medical unit activities in Chumphon, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Saraburi received commendations each time.
Employees, families, and residents in the area showed great interest in receiving health check-ups and treatments, totaling more than 2,000 people. If any at-risk diseases are detected, medical personnel from KMITL follow up closely with check-ups and treatments every three months.
The Doctor Train project aims to provide convenient access to medical services from specialized doctors for railway personnel, their families, and local residents at the grassroots level.
This includes scheduling appointments, close and continuous monitoring, and telemedicine treatments, which allow remote consultations via video calls, reducing the need for travel. Even those in remote areas can receive continuous treatment from skilled doctors, thanks to the excellent cooperation between the railway agency and KMITL.
KMITL’s Faculty of Medicine, a leading academic institution in the country, also focuses on producing outstanding physicians in innovation and research. Furthermore, there are plans to implement remote medical services using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for general health inquiries through chatbots and to establish specialized mobile clinics in collaboration with the railway. Currently, the design and modification of railway carriages into mobile medical clinics are underway. It is expected to be completed and operational within this year. (TNA)
