Govt. reopens 11 basic education schools in Hsipaw after Tatmadaw regains control, with 2,171 students attending

Govt. reopens 11 basic education schools in Hsipaw after Tatmadaw regains control, with 2,171 students attending
Published 31 October 2025
EMG

After the Tatmadaw regained control of Hsipaw, 11 basic education schools were opened from October 22 to 30, with 2,171 students enrolled, according to sources.

To restore government administration, education for children, and health care for the local population as well as rehabilitation activities in Hsipaw and its surrounding areas northern Shan State, No.4 Basic Education Middle School, No.6 Basic Education Middle School and No.3 Basic Education Primary School were reopened on October 30.

Eight basic education schools were opened in Hsipaw from October 22 to 29, and three more basic education schools were opened on October 30, bringing the total number of basic education schools to 11.

In addition, school-age children are being enrolled according to grade levels, with 183 additional students enrolling on October 30, bringing the total number of students to 2,171. The students were given free textbooks, stationery and supplies provided by the Ministry of Education. In addition, military personnel, departmental staff and locals jointly carried out cleaning activities at the Basic Education Primary School (Sanphate) in Hsipaw.

In addition, the Hsipaw General Hospital is providing necessary health care services to local ethnic people, and on October 30, 32 outpatients and two inpatients were provided with necessary health care services. Officials from the Department of Immigration and Population opened a temporary office at the Kontaw Pariyatti Monastery in Hsipaw and are continuing to conduct household registration checks and issue national registration cards.

In addition, the Tatmadaw mine clearance team continues to carry out mine clearance activities at departmental offices and public areas in Hsipaw, and is working to maintain peace, stability and prosperity. Security forces continue to carry out regional security and territorial control duties to ensure long-term development and peaceful socio-economic life for local ethnic people.