The Medical Skill, Simulation and Research Center, the first of its kind in Myanmar was opened at University of Medicine (1) in Yangon on December 2.

State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi attended and addressed the opening ceremony.

The construction of the building was financed by the government at a cost of K7.2 billion. Construction started on January 1, 2018.

The aim of establishing the center is to provide expertise and training for better treatment, ensure security for patients, provide international-standard training and improve other medical areas such as medical ethics, social communications and medical research.

The Medical Skill, Simulation and Research Center is an eight-storey building with an exam hall, a theatre, non-technical skill training, technical skill training and simulation halls, an advanced research laboratory, a conference hall and a penthouse.  

Modern Key Technique Construction Company Limited took charge of construction.