15 November 2026
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2026-11-15 15:47
To ensure the successful holding of the centenary celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, which will fall in February 2027, Deputy Minister for Health Dr. Tin Htun held a meeting with representatives of the university’s alumni in the morning and another meeting with the subcommittees responsible for organizing the centenary celebration in the afternoon on Saturday.
At the meetings, the Director-General of the Department of Human Resources for Health, the rectors of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, the University of Medicine 2, Yangon, and the University of Pharmacy, Yangon, the Pro-Rector (Academic) of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, chairpersons of the respective centenary celebration subcommittees and alumni representatives explained the activities being undertaken in their respective areas and their plans for further implementation.
In response to their reports, the Deputy Minister provided the necessary coordination and support to ensure that the centenary celebration of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, with its long and distinguished history, would be held in a well-organized and grand manner. He also urged the subcommittees to work together in a coordinated and harmonious manner.
Later, the Deputy Minister and officials visited the construction site of the Multi-Purpose Assembly Hall, a distinctive turtle-shell-shaped building that once stood within the Pyay Road campus of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, in Kamayut Township, Yangon Region, and is now being reconstructed.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister and officials inspected the progress of reconstruction work, which is being carried out to preserve the building's original historical records and architectural design while incorporating modern features and properly installing soundproofing systems. The construction project commenced in June 2026 and is scheduled for completion in January 2027, it is learnt.
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