Private Health Services: Central Committee meeting held in Nay Pyi Taw

The Central Committee for Private Health Services held its meeting in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday. Chairman of the Central Committee Union Minister for Health Professor Dr Thet Khaing Win attended the meeting.

They discussed efforts to improve cooperation between public hospitals and the private healthcare sector. Officials highlighted the implementation of the amended Private Health Services Law (2026), plans to issue licenses for private nursing and medical assistant training schools, and regulations for outpatient surgical services.

The meeting also stressed the importance of patient safety, compliance with building and fire safety standards, reporting health data through the national electronic health information system, and timely submission of infectious disease information. Committee members reviewed the progress of private healthcare services and discussed applications for new private healthcare licenses.