During the first 24 hours of the 2026 holiday period, healthcare facilities nationwide strictly adhered to emergency standing orders, ensuring timely treatment for all patients as directed by the Ministry of Health. Data from the Medical Examination and Treatment Management Department indicates a stable healthcare environment with no significant surges.
Key Operational Metrics (As of May 1, 2026)
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Total Inpatients: 227,541 patients currently under care (an increase of nearly 7,000 compared to the previous morning).
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Outpatient & Emergency Visits: Facilities handled 83,171 examination and emergency cases.
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New Inpatient Admissions: 28,169 patients admitted; meanwhile, 22,373 patients were successfully treated and discharged.
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Referrals: 2,054 patients were safely transferred to higher-level facilities.
Traffic Accident-Related Emergency Care
Medical facilities received 2,836 emergency cases suspected to be caused by traffic accidents over the past 24 hours. Of these:
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Hospitalized for Treatment/Observation: 1,324 cases.
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Transfers: 304 cases. The department assessed that the rates of hospitalization and fatalities related to traffic accidents remained stable during the initial phase of the holiday.
Emergency Readiness and Disaster Response
In alignment with the Prime Minister’s official dispatch, healthcare units nationwide have implemented a 4-level on-duty system, operational 24/24.
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Resource Deployment: Manpower, medical equipment, and supplies have been prioritized, especially in high-traffic tourist areas, to respond to potential mass casualties, food poisoning, or crowd-related incidents.
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Patient Reception Policy: The Ministry of Health has strictly mandated that no emergency cases be refused or delayed. Patients must be stabilized before any referral, with thorough communication provided to their families.
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24/7 Hotlines: Communication channels remain open for immediate coordination and technical support across all levels of the healthcare system.
The continuous operation of hospitals throughout the holiday underscores the medical sector’s commitment to public safety and its capacity to manage increased patient volumes effectively.