National Health Policy (1993)
The National Health Policy was developed with the
initiation and guidance of the National Health Committee in 1993.The National
Health Policy has placed the Health For All goal as a prime objectives using
Primary Health Care approach. The National Health Policy is designated as
follows:
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To raise the level of health of the country and promote
the physical and mental well-being of the people with the objective of
achieving "Health for all" goal, using primary health care
approach. |
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2 |
To follow the guidelines of the population policy
formulated in the country. |
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3 |
To produce sufficient as well as efficient human
resource for health locally in the context of board frame work of long term
health development plan. |
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4 |
To strictly abide by the rules and regulations mentioned
in the drug laws and bylaws which are
promulgated in the country. |
Chairman
of the State Peace and Development
Council, Senior General Than Shwe providing
guidance on the construction of Department of
Medical Research (Upper Myanmar)
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5 |
To augment the role of co-operative,
joint ventures, private sectors and non-governmental organizations in
delivering of health care in view of the changing economic system. |
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6 |
To explore and develop alternative health
care financing system. |
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7 |
To implement health activities in close
collaboration and also in an integrated manner with related ministries. |
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8 |
To promulgate new rules and regulations in
accord with the prevailing health and health related conditions as and when
necessary. |
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9 |
To intensify and expand environmental
health activities including prevention and control of air and water
pollution. |
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10 |
To promote national physical fitness through
the expansion of sports and physical education activities by encouraging
community participation, supporting outstanding athletes and reviving
traditional sports. |
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11 |
To encourage conduct of medical research
activities not only on prevailing health problems but also giving due
attention in conducting health system research. |
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12 |
To expand the health service activities not
only to rural but also to border areas so as to meet the overall health needs
of the country. |
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13 |
To foresee any emerging health problem that
poses a threat to the health and well-being of the people of Myanmar, so that
preventive and curative measures can be initiated. |
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14 |
To reinforce the service and research
activities of indigenous medicine to international level and to involve in
community health care activities. |
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15 |
To strengthen
collaboration with other countries for national health development. |
The Chairman of the 17th Health Ministers
Meeting,
H.E. Major General Ket Sein
discussing the Recommendations