To prevent infectious diseases, strengthen healthcare system

As the death toll mounts in the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has begun calling attention to the risks the virus poses to the poorest and most vulnerable nations.
Nay Pyi Taw Council to enforce smoking, tobacco products consumption ban
Nay Pyi Taw Council announced yesterday that it would enforce smoking ban and consumption of tobacco products in the council’s area.
Central-level meeting on Coronavirus Disease 2019 continues
The daily central-level meeting (18/2019) on surveillance and containment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) was held at the Ministry of Health and Sports in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
UEC Chairman meets with Yangon Region election sub-commissions
Chairman U Hla Thein of the Union Election Commission held a meeting with the chairpersons, members and secretaries of the Yangon Region, districts, and townships election sub-commissions at the Yangon Region government office yesterday morning.
Amyotha Hluttaw considers replacing old school buildings
The seventh-day meeting of the Second Amyotha Hluttaw’s 15th regular session convened yesterday and Deputy Education Minister U Win Maw Tun replied to starred questions from 6 MPs.
Pyithu Hluttaw renews committee terms, debates land, mapping affairs
Speaker U T Khun Myat first announced the extension of Hluttaw committees that have reached the end of their terms. The International Relations Committee, National Races Affairs and Peace Making Committee, and Farmer and Worker Affairs Committee have been extended from 17 February 2020 to 31 January 2021.
VP U Henry Van Thio inspects Surbung Airport construction project in Chin State