Phetchabun Hospital addresses mold in patient ward

Khaosod•Society•10d ago

Reader Briefing

Phetchabun Hospital clarified that mold found on the ceiling and walls of the female surgical ward was caused by building physics and moisture from the air conditioning system.

•Phetchabun Hospital issued a statement on September 10, 2026 regarding mold in the female surgical ward.
•Images of the mold were shared online by a service user who visited the hospital on September 8.
•The hospital attributed the mold to building physical conditions and moisture from air conditioning systems.
•Hospital management is currently implementing repairs and improvements following official government regulations.

Overview

•Images of mold on the ceiling and walls of a hospital in Phetchabun Province were shared and criticized on social media.
•A service user visited Phetchabun Hospital on September 8.
•Phetchabun Hospital posted a formal statement on September 10, 2026, regarding the environment of the female surgical ward.
•Phetchabun Hospital stated the black spots on the ceiling and walls were caused by mold resulting from the building's physical condition and moisture accumulation from the air conditioning system.
•Phetchabun Hospital clarified that the issue was not due to a neglect of cleanliness.
•Phetchabun Hospital management was aware of the problem before the images were shared online.
•Phetchabun Hospital is in the process of correcting and repairing the areas according to government steps and regulations.
•Phetchabun Hospital will use public suggestions and concerns to improve the environment and service quality.

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Key Entities

Organization

Phetchabun Hospital(รพ.เพชรบูรณ์)

A hospital in Phetchabun Province that issued a statement regarding mold in its female surgical ward.

Place

Phetchabun Province(จ.เพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️

The province where Phetchabun Hospital is located.

Surgical Building (Female Surgical Ward)(อาคารศัลยกรรม (หอผู้ป่วยศัลยกรรมหญิง))

The specific area within Phetchabun Hospital where mold was found on the ceiling and walls.