The initiative targets facilities in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, and Nakhon Ratchasima. By expanding local capacity for cancer, cardiac, surgical, and trauma services, the project seeks to serve approximately 14 million people. ADB President Masato Kanda emphasized that residential location should not dictate the standard of medical care, noting that the investment will spare families the physical and financial strain of long-distance travel during health crises.
Beyond brick-and-mortar expansion, the project integrates digital health upgrades, specialized staff training, and improved accessibility for disabled patients. Recognizing Thailand's vulnerability to climate events, the new infrastructure will be engineered to withstand flooding and extreme weather, while optimizing energy and water consumption. This loan represents the ADB’s first direct government health sector investment in Thailand, supported by an additional $90.3 million from the Thai government and a $2 million technical assistance grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific.
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