UNION Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win stated that the ministry must make necessary arrangements over the next five years to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare and to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditures for the public.
He made these remarks during a coordination meeting regarding health indicators to be met by 2030, held on 23 February at the Ministry of Health meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw.
The Union Minister added that, as the Law Amending the Private Health Care Services Law (2026) was recently enacted, relevant departments and regional and state authorities must prepare to implement the procedures included in the amendment within the specified timeframe.
Furthermore, he noted that, as electronic cigarettes, similar devices, and their accessories have been designated and banned as essential goods under Section 9 of the Important Goods and Services Act, the authorities must continue to enforce this ban.
Dr Thet Khaing Win also emphasized that the next five years are critical for achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and for increasing the life expectancy of the population. He stressed the need to implement strategies and processes systematically, while regularly monitoring and evaluating progress. — MT/ZN
