THE 53rd Myanmar Health Research Congress opening ceremony was held at the Department of Medical Research, No 5, Ziwaka Road, Dagon Township in Yangon Region yesterday.
First, SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech via video message. (The speech of the Senior General is separately reported).
Then, Union Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win said the congress features the basic research, applied research, social sciences, health system research papers of Professors from the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence, local and foreign researchers, and such research papers will bring valuable solutions for health problems of the public today.
Moreover, the local and foreign experts will discuss various topics: “Myanmar-Korea Joint Symposium (2025)”, “Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle and Addressing Health Risk Behaviours”, Virological and Immunological Highlights of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika Virus Infections in Myanmar”, and “Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Next Generation of Health Professionals”.
Furthermore, the lecture and practical sessions on whole genome sequencing were conducted during the pre-conference activity of Myanmar and Korean researchers. Therefore, Myanmar experts can promote their technological skills in their respective fields.
He then urged the researchers to submit their papers to local and international research journals in addition to the congress. He pledged that the ministry would support all requirements.
After the opening ceremony, the Union minister and party observed the research poster exhibition.
The paper award selecting subcommittee will present the best paper awards, including Basic Research, Applied Research, Health Systems Research, best poster and young researchers. — MNA/KTZH
