Yangon to Expand Local Clinics to 60 Under 100-Day Health Plan
THE Yangon Region Public Health and
Medical Services Department will expand the number of urban health centres in
Yangon Region to 60 as part of a seven-point public healthcare programme to be
implemented within 100 days.
The healthcare programme will mainly
focus on maternal care services, vaccination programmes and prevention of
non-communicable diseases, according to officials.
Authorities also said the 100-day
healthcare plan will include surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate,
ear and nose conditions, while cataract patients will receive continuous
treatment through cooperation between international eye specialists and charity
hospitals.
Officials stated that the programme is
aimed at improving access to healthcare services and strengthening public
health support across Yangon Region. — ASH/KZL
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