Ministry of Health (Burma)
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1947 |
| Preceding Agency | Health Department |
| Jurisdiction |
 Burma |
| Headquarters | Naypyidaw |
| Annual budget | USD$ 18 million (2003)[1] |
| Minister responsible | Than Aung, Dr |
| Child agencies |
Department of Health Planning Department of Health Department of Medical Science Department of Traditional Medicine Departments of Medical Research (Lower, Upper Myanmar) National Health Committee |
| Website | www.moh.gov.mm |
The Ministry of Health (Burmese: ကျန်းမာရေးဝန်ကြီးဌာန, Burmese pronunciation: [tɕáɴmàjé wʊ̀ɴdʑí tʰàna̰]; abbreviated MOH) is a national government-run ministry administering health affairs and health care in Burma, including all of the medical schools.
Departments
The Ministry of Health is divided into departments, each headed by a Director-General.
- Department of Health Planning
- Department of Health
- Department of Medical Science
- Department of Medical Research (Lower Myanmar)
- Department of Medical Research (Upper Myanmar)
- Department of Traditional Medicine
- Department of Food and Drug Administration
Department of Medical Science is controlling body of following universities in 2014.
- University of Medicine 1, Yangon
- University of Medicine 2, Yangon
- University of Medicine, Mandalay
- University of Medicine, Magway
- University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
- University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay
- University of Public Health, Yangon
- University of Community Health, Magway
- University of Nursing, Yangon
- University of Nursing, Mandalay
- University of Medical Technology, Yangon
- University of Medical Technology, Mandalay
- University of Pharmacy, Yangon
- University of Pharmacy, Mandalay
List of heads
Pre–Independence
AFPFL Government
- Aung Zan Wei
- Khin Maung Lat
- Sein Ban, Dr
- Ba Saw
- Hla Min
Caretaker Government
- Tun Tin (1958–60)
Pyidaungsu Party Government
- Sultan Mamood (1960–62)
Revolutionary Council Government
- Than Pe, Commodore (1962)
- Hla Han, Col. (1964–74)
Burma Socialist Programme Party Government
- Hla Han, Col. (1974)
- Kyi Maung (1974–78)
- Win Maung (1978–81)
- Tun Wai (1981–88)
State Law and Order Restoration Council Government
- Pe Thein, Col. (1988–93)
- Than Nyunt, Vice-Adm. (1993–96)
- Saw Tun (1996–97)
State Peace and Development Council Government
- Ket Sein, Maj-Gen. (November 1997–November 2003)
- Kyaw Myint, Dr. (November 2003–March 2011)
Current Government
- Pe Thet Khin, Dr. (March 2011–July 2014)
- Than Aung, Dr. (August 2014–present)
See also
References
- ↑ Beyrer C, Suwanvanichkij V, Mullany LC, et al. (October 2006). "Responding to AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and emerging infectious diseases in Burma: dilemmas of policy and practice". PLoS Med. 3 (10): e393. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0030393. PMC 1592343. PMID 17032061.
- ↑ Khin Thet Htar, Mya Tu, Htay Htay Aye, Khin Khin Win (2003). WHO'S WHO IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE IN MYANMAR. Ministry of Health, Union of Myanmar.