The Myanmar delegation comprising of Deputy Minister for Health Dr Aye Tun and Director-General U Sein Win of the Union Minister Office attended the International Forum on Healthcare Systems Development, held in Russia from 2 to 6 December.
On 2 December, the Myanmar delegation led by the Deputy Minister attended the opening ceremony of the forum at ExpoCentre Fairgrounds, together with Russian Health Minister Mr Mikhail A Murashko and other officials from international countries.
At noon, the deputy minister participated in the discussion on the healthcare system held under the topic of ‘Key vectors of healthcare systems development: different avenues – one goal’.
In the evening, the delegation attended the bilateral meeting with Russian Deputy Health Minister Mr Oleg O. Salagai, and they exchanged views on the enhancement of health cooperation between the two countries.
On 3 December, the Myanmar delegation toured the Blokhin National Medical Research Centre of Oncology of the Russian Ministry of Health, and observed the cancer treatment processes. In the evening, the delegation observed the Sklifosovsky Institute for Emergency Medicine of the Moscow Department of Health.
On 4 December, the Myanmar delegation visited the Kulakov National Medical Research Centre for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology under the Ministry of Health of Russia. During the visit, the deputy minister expressed gratitude for inviting Myanmar medics to short-term discussions and training courses yearly, and expressed willingness to continue cooperation in the healthcare sector.
The Myanmar delegation arrived back in Yangon yesterday evening. — MNA/KTZH
