Myanmar govt builds hospitals and clinics despite terrorist attacks

Union Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win attended the second day of the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting (16th AHMM) and its related meeting held in Vientiane of Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
The first session of the second-day meeting was held under the theme “Digital Transformation in Health Care”, and the Union Minister said that the ASEAN countries should cooperate with partner countries like Korea as it is an ideal country in digital transformation in the healthcare sector. Digital healthcare can develop the proper exchange of health information.
The 10th ASEAN+ 3 Health Ministers Meeting was convened with the topic of “Strengthening ASEAN Health Security through Digital Innovations for Cross-Border Health Emergencies in the Next Context Post Pandemic”, and the Union Minister discussed enhancement of health security through digital innovation for cross-border health emergencies and firm health system in resolving the global health emergencies.
At the 9th ASEAN-China Health Ministers Meeting, the Union Minister delivered a speech that focused on the establishment of a healthier ASEAN community through ASEAN-China health cooperation measures. At the ASEAN-US Special Session Health Ministerial Meeting on “Advancing Optimal Health and Well-Being in the ASEAN Region”, he said the ministry is facing challenges currently. The terrorist groups target hospitals and clinics and destroy these places. Therefore, the buildings were seriously destroyed, and the healthcare workers died. Despite these actions, the government established new hospitals, clinics and infrastructures, upgraded these sites, provided medicines and medical supplies and recruited health workers. Moreover, the government tries hard to create a better healthcare system than before. The ASEAN countries should respect the fundamental principles and standards of the ASEAN Charter. The ASEAN should cooperate with member countries on the basis of ASEAN centrality, mutual respect and shared responsibilities. He added that Myanmar welcomes cooperation with member countries, partner countries and unlimited assistance and urged the member countries to achieve equal positive aid. Then, they released joint declarations.
Myanmar delegation also attended the dinner hosted by Health Minister of Lao PDR Mr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith at Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel. — MNA/KTZH