Training course for auxiliary midwives opens in Putao

An opening ceremony of a training course for auxiliary midwives was held at the meeting room of a public hospital in Putao, Kachin State this morning.
Hpa-an hospital to offer free ear surgeries
AN Ear Surgery Mobile Unit, jointly operated by the Rajavithi Hospital and the Rural Ear Nose Throat Foundation under Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health,
Tax alcohol, tobacco, to tackle cancer: African Union first ladies
First ladies attending the African Union summit in Niger on Saturday called for a rise in taxes for cancer-causing products such as tobacco and alcohol.
NLD’s medical team offers free healthcare services in Thongwa
A medical team led by Dr. Tin Myo Win, Chairman of the National Health Network of the National League for Democracy gave free healthcare services to locals at a monastery in Thongwa Township, Yangon Region yesterday.
Polio vaccine to be administered three more times in Myawady
As Poliovirus strain mutation has been found in Hpapun, Kayin State, polio vaccine will be administered to children under 5 three more times in Myawady Township.
National Health Laboratory signs MoU with Japanese university
Niigata University of Japan and National Health Laboratory signed MoU in Yangon yesterday in the presence of Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe and officials.
Elephant Flu-like illness worries people in Moehnyin
LOCAL  people  in  Moenyin,  Kachin State, grew concerned after  several  residents  fell  ill  with a phantom disease.