Kiattivanonts Donate 30M for Orthopedic Health Project

MGR Online•Economy•252d ago

Reader Briefing

The Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand launches a 100 million Baht fundraising campaign, "Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step," with an initial 30 million Baht donation from Supachai and Busadee Kiattivanont, to procure medical equipment for 13 hospitals and promote bone and joint health.

•Supachai and Busadee Kiattivanont have donated 30 million Baht to the 'Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step' project.
•The project aims to raise 100 million Baht to provide medical equipment to 13 under-equipped hospitals.
•The initiative also encourages public participation in a 60 million kilometer walking/running event to promote bone and joint health.

Overview

•Thailand is experiencing an increase in bone and joint diseases, particularly among the elderly and working population, due to an aging society and lifestyle-related conditions.
•Many regional hospitals lack essential orthopedic equipment, causing treatment delays and patient transfers, highlighted by Supachai and Busadee Kiattivanont.
•The Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand launched the 'Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step' project to address the equipment shortage.
•The project's fundraising goal is 100 million Baht to support 13 hospitals.
•Supachai and Busadee Kiattivanont have provided an initial donation of 30 million Baht to the project.
•The project includes a public walking and running campaign to collectively cover 60 million kilometers.
•The initiative aims to improve access to quality orthopedic treatment in provincial areas, reducing inequality and long-term burdens on families.
•The public and businesses are invited to contribute through donations for medical equipment or by participating in the walking/running event.

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Key Quotes

Prof. Dr. Kiarti Charoencholwanich

"Currently, Thailand has fully entered an aged society, resulting in a sharp increase in bone and joint disease patients."

ปัจจุบันประเทศไทยก้าวเข้าสู่สังคมผู้สูงอายุโดยสมบูรณ์ ส่งผลให้พบสถิติผู้ป่วยโรคกระดูกและข้อเพิ่มขึ้นอย่างก้าวกระโดด

Supachai Kiattivanont

"Access to health insurance is considered a fundamental basic need of life."

การเข้าถึงหลักประกันด้านสุขภาพถือเป็นหนึ่งในความจำเป็นพื้นฐานของชีวิต

Busadee Kiattivanont

"We are therefore very willing to be another driving force to support the mission of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons."

เราจึงเต็มใจอย่างยิ่งที่จะเป็นอีกหนึ่งแรงพลังในการสนับสนุนภารกิจของราชวิทยาลัยแพทย์ออร์โธปิดิกส์ฯ

Key Entities

Person

Supachai Kiattivanont(ศุภชัย เจียรวนนท์)

Co-donor and Chairman of the Supachai-Busadee Kiattivanont Foundation, who donated 30 million Baht to the 'Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step' project.

Busadee Kiattivanont(บุษดี เจียรวนนท์)

Co-donor and Vice Chairman of the Supachai-Busadee Kiattivanont Foundation, who donated 30 million Baht to the 'Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step' project.

Kiarti Charoencholwanich(กีรติ เจริญชลวานิช)

President of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST), who commented on the growing issue of bone and joint diseases.

Organization

Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST)(ราชวิทยาลัยแพทย์ออร์โธปิดิกส์แห่งประเทศไทย)

The organization initiating the 'Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step' project to raise funds for medical equipment and promote bone health.

Supachai-Busadee Kiattivanont Foundation(มูลนิธิศุภชัย-บุษดี เจียรวนนท์)

The foundation whose principles align with the 'Orthopedic Doctors Invite Step' project, focusing on creating opportunities and improving quality of life.