World Health Assembly to address health challenges
The 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will convene from 19-27 May in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “One World for Health”. The Health Assembly will bring together…
3rd new generation Myanmar Fight tournament held in Yangon
The third edition of the new generation Lethwei (traditional boxing) tournament named Myanmar Fight was held in Yangon at 1 pm yesterday. The competition featuring three rounds of 12 bouts…
From generic drugs to vaccines, Indian pharma industry is transforming lives worldwide
INDIA has transformed itself into a global health leader in terms of affordability, innovation, and inclusivity over the past decade. India’s pharmaceutical industry is a global giant ranking third in…
Sri Lanka looks to deepen ties with China in energy: minister
SRI Lankan Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to expanding its energy partnership with China, describing China as a “close friend” and outlining ambitious plans for…
My Two Cents’ Worth: Community Care with Natural Disaster Preparedness and Management
By Chit Ko Pe In this very newspaper on 27 August 2022, I wrote an article titled “Community care with first aid”. This article serves as a supplement to it…
Global aid pours into Myanmar as quake toll hits 3,727
AS of 18 May, a total of 3,727 people died, 5,104 were injured, and 80 remain missing in six regions and states of Myanmar that were severely hit by the…
Earthstar mushroom season arrives, price gets high
A seasonal earthstar mushroom has been now available in the market and being a popular food, the price has been high at the beginning of the season, according to sellers.…
2025 basic, advanced maritime youth trainees visit pagodas, landmarks in Nay Pyi Taw
A total of 923 trainees and instructors/ administrators from 11 training camps of the Basic and Advanced Maritime Youth Training Courses No 1/2025, who have arrived in the Nay Pyi…
Illegal timber, Moissanite stones, industrial raw materials, vehicles seized
UNDER the supervision of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, inspection teams under the Customs Department took action against offenders of illegal trade in accordance with the law. On 15…
MoH plans to enhance healthcare services at Urban Health Centres
UNION Minister for Health, Professor Dr Thet Khaing Win, delivered a speech at the coordination meeting held at the Training Centre of Yangon General Hospital yesterday to discuss enhancing care…