UNDER Section 22 (e) and Section 43 of the Commission’s Law, the inspection team led by the Chairperson U Paw Lwin Sein of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) inspected the Hninzigon Home for the Aged in Bahan Township, Yangon Region, on 20 August 2025, which is operated under the supervision of the Department of Social Welfare, to examine whether the fundamental human rights of the elderly, such as freedom and fairness were being implemented, and whether they were being cared humanely in line with the relevant international laws.
The inspection team met the elderly who were receiving medical care in the infirmary, as well as those observing religious practices at the Dhamma hall and assessed a range of conditions, including the provision of healthcare services, food and nutritional support, access to clean drinking and household water, freedom of religion and belief, and the overall hygiene and sanitation standards of dormitories, bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens. They also enquired about arrangements for recreation and relaxation, the accessibility of pension payments for eligible residents, and the availability of social pension support for those aged 85 and above. Moreover, the team enquired about the measures taken for the enjoyment of secular benefits and transcendental merits for the elderly, as well as arrangements for ease in mind and body of the elderly.
The team extended warm words of encouragement to the 127 elderly individuals residing at the facility.
The inspection team will send its findings and recommendations to the relevant department for necessary action under the Commission’s law. — MNHRC
