The Ministry of Health has announced that medical professionals from Myanmar and China will collaborate at cardiac treatment centres in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, and Mandalay to launch a heart disease risk assessment and treatment programme, targeting around 100,000 people.
“This is wonderful news for heart disease patients. However, there is one issue: facilities like the cardiac ward at the Yangon General Hospital are often overwhelmed by patients arriving from across the country, leading to shortages in accommodation. Due to the large number of patients, I have also noticed weaknesses in hygiene standards. Furthermore, we must consider the need for additional doctors, nurses, and support staff to provide care for the influx of new patients. If these requirements are met, it would be truly excellent,” commented U Htun Htun Oo, a heart disease patient who received treatment at the Yangon General Hospital.
The Ministry of Health also stated that it intends to expand health awareness initiatives through targeted projects in every secure and stable village. Furthermore, the Ministry plans to increase the provision of free healthcare services in public hospitals for civil servants and retired civil servants. Recognising that health is a fundamental requirement for the socioeconomic development of the State and its citizens, the Ministry will prioritise healthcare services that directly benefit the public.
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