Health Sector: Union Minister health facilities in Yangon

Union Minister for Health Dr. Soe Win inspected the construction of the new 300-bed Specialist Hospital in Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Region, on Saturday.

During the inspection, he heard reports on the project, which was initiated with assistance from the Government of Japan and is being continued by the Ministry of Construction as well as the procurement of hospital equipment.

The Union Minister also gave instructions on the need for the building design to meet hospital requirements and incorporate safety measures against emergencies and natural disasters, including earthquakes. He also inspected the completion status of the radiology department, operation theatres, intensive care units and inpatient wards in the hospital building.

The new 7-storey hospital will accommodate advanced treatment centres for cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, currently based at Yangon General Hospital. It will also integrate medical treatment, education and research.

Subsequently, the Union Minister inspected the radiology department of the 500-bed Specialist Hospital (500-bed), where he observed the operation of CT scanners, MRI scanners and angiography equipment. He also visited the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, met with medical staff and patients, and instructed healthcare personnel to provide treatment in accordance with medical ethics and share their professional knowledge with the next generation.