Srinagarind Hospital Deploys Royal Mobile Medical Unit (Po.Swo.) to Provide Healthcare Services in Kaongeo, Khon Kaen, Promoting Well-being and Reducing Health Disparity

28 January 2026
14:52

On 23 January 2026, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University (KKU), conducted a mobile medical mission in collaboration with the Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Foundation (Po.Swo.) Mobile Medical Unit, Khon Kaen Province. The mission aimed to provide examinations, treatment, and health promotion services to the public at Ban Kaongeo School, Moo 2, Kaongeo Subdistrict, Phon District, Khon Kaen Province.

The Srinagarind Hospital team was led by Professor Somsak Tiamkao, Director of Srinagarind Hospital, together with physicians, nurses, and medical personnel who worked closely with the local community. The outreach formed part of the “Alleviating Hardship, Enhancing Well-being, and Creating Public Smiles” initiative, with the opening ceremony presided over by Mr Khajornkiat Rakpanichmanee, Governor of Khon Kaen Province.

During the mobile medical mission, Srinagarind Hospital provided a comprehensive range of clinical services, including general medical consultations, ophthalmological screening, ultrasound examinations, and breast cancer screening. In addition, health education booths were operated by the Social Medicine Unit, the Disability Services Centre, and the Social Welfare Department of Srinagarind Hospital. The Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, also contributed by delivering public education on cancer awareness and prevention.

Srinagarind Hospital also donated medical equipment and essential items to support community healthcare, including two folding wheelchairs, two commode wheelchairs, two sets of walker frames, 50 blankets, two cartons of face masks, and various household medicines.

The mobile medical unit attracted strong participation from residents of Kaongeo Subdistrict and nearby communities. This successful outreach reaffirms Srinagarind Hospital’s role as a leading university hospital committed to expanding access to healthcare services, reducing health inequalities, and sustainably improving the quality of life of communities across the region.