Yangon- Public hospitals are being organized to provide full-time emergency care while reducing operational costs to ease the financial burden on patients, said Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
He made these remarks during a ceremony held at the Myanmar Convention Centre (Yangon) to present appointment certificates to newly graduated medical doctors and dentists from the Ministry of Health.
Welcomed at the venue by Union Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win and health officials, the Senior General addressed the gathering by reaffirming the Council’s commitment to the principle that “nothing is more important than human life.” He stressed that the government is striving to ensure accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare services for all citizens.
Highlighting key healthcare priorities, he said efforts are underway to deliver round-the-clock emergency services at public hospitals while reducing patients’ out-of-pocket expenses through efficient planning and resource use. He emphasized the need to strengthen primary healthcare services to improve public health and life expectancy.
He also underlined the importance of developing sufficient human resources in the health sector and assigning them strategically across the country, particularly in ethnic areas, where improved healthcare access is essential for national development.
The Senior General encouraged the newly appointed doctors and dentists to fulfill their duties with dedication, as they play a vital role in addressing public health challenges.
He further outlined the State’s ongoing plans to prevent disease outbreaks and provide quality treatment, based on available national resources. This includes upgrading and building new hospitals, improving disease detection and treatment capabilities, and ensuring a consistent supply of medicines and modern medical equipment. The goal, he said, is to create a safe, comfortable environment where the public can receive healthcare with confidence.
Senior General presented certificates of State gazette officer appointment to representatives from four medical universities, while the Joint Secretary gave certificates of State gazette officer appointment to representatives from two medical universities and the University of Dental Medicine.
Also present at the ceremony were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, SAC members General Nyo Saw, Mahn Nyein Maung and Dr Hmuh Thang, Union ministers, the Yangon Region Chief Minister, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Yangon Command, the President of Myanmar Medical Council, the President of the Myanmar Dental Council, and guests.
