Myanmar recorded an estimated 69,554 new cancer cases, with 51,059 people dying of the disease, in 2018. Not only has the figure risen steadily since, but it has also been predicted that cancer deaths will increase by over two-thirds by 2030.
The fruits and vegetables we eat everyday should be free from chemicals and should be safe for consumers. But, they are not free from chemical inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides before they arrive on the table. That situation has brought diseases and unnecessary consequences to the health of the people.
In order to accelerate the repatriation process, Myanmar will dispatch a team of high-level officials, accompanied by representatives of ASEAN and the AHA Centre to Bangladesh, to explain to the displaced persons about preparations that have been made for their return.
