PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi, accompanied by Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and relevant officials, met the members of the Health and Sports Committee.
The Speaker said that the committee has been working closely with the relevant ministries to help representatives gain a better understanding of the government’s activities. He said that, in carrying out the committee’s duties and achieving its objectives, cooperation with the relevant departments will be essential to promote the health and sports sectors and to strengthen national spirit through information, media, and entertainment activities.
He added that the Health and Sports Committee should carefully assess the current situation in the country and seek practical solutions to improve the health and sports sectors so that the Hluttaw could make meaningful progress. He noted that although laws have been enacted for individual sectors, they are not yet comprehensive enough to fully cover all related issues. Therefore, the committee also needs to conduct detailed studies on laws that require amendment, supplementation, repeal, or new legislation.
He also stressed the importance of working together with the relevant ministries, associations, and organizations to ensure that citizens become healthier and stronger. He further said that internationally recognized medical and health professionals living in Myanmar should be viewed as valuable human resources, and that mechanisms similar to a National Accreditation System should be studied to facilitate the recognition of professional qualifications. He added that the Hluttaw had already prepared a draft five-year strategic development plan, and that the activities of the committees would be incorporated into and assessed under this plan.
He urged the committee to work closely with relevant ministries and international organizations to improve the health and sports sectors.
He called for field visits to health centres, private hospitals, clinics, and local sports departments to identify needs. He also emphasized supporting the government’s efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by strengthening primary healthcare services, expanding mobile clinics, telemedicine, and teleconsultation in remote areas, and improving laws to combat counterfeit and ubstandard medicines and strengthen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
He also called for reviewing traditional medicine laws to promote high-quality traditional medicines, strengthening public awareness of preventive healthcare, and encouraging the development of healthy citizens and talented athletes. He stressed the need for laws that support cooperation among the government, the private sector, and the public in developing the sports sector. He urged the Hluttaw and committees to work closely with relevant authorities, introduce necessary legislation, and contribute to the development of the health and sports sectors during the Hluttaw’s five-year term.
The Speaker met the visitors from Lahe Township, Sagaing Region, who came to observe the 30th day of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw session in the same afternoon. During the meeting, he explained the structure and responsibilities of the Hluttaws and the legislative process. — MNA/KTZH
