Receiving IFRC regional director: MoH UM received IFRC regional director

Union Minister for Health Dr. Thet Khaing Win received Mr. Alexander Matheou, Regional Director for Asia Pacific of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), at the Union Minister's Guest Hall on Tuesday.

During the discussion, matters of mutual interest were exchanged, including the ongoing humanitarian assistance collaboration between the IFRC and the Myanmar Red Cross Society, the first aid and emergency patient referral services provided by the Myanmar Red Cross Society, public health education initiatives, disaster risk reduction and recovery efforts, and plans for continued cooperation through 2025.

The discussions were conducted in a cordial and open manner. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister for Health, Directors-General, the Chairman and officials of the Myanmar Red Cross Society, the IFRC Country Representative and team members in Myanmar, as well as other responsible officials from the Ministry of Health.