-  To fulfill one of the social objectives of the state which is to "up lift of health, fitness and educational standards of the entire nation"

-  To implement the National Health Policy.

-  To develop the health system in line with the changing political, economic and social system of the country.

     The National Health Plan (1996-2001) is a continuation of the NHP (1993-1996) and hence the following broad programme areas as in the previous NHP are included.

1.Community Health Care Programme
2.Disease Control Programme
3.Hospital Care Programme
4.Environmental Health Programme
5.Health Systems Development Programme
6.Organization and Management Programme

H.E . Lt. General Khin Nyunt, Secretary (1) of the State Peace and
Development Council, Launching the National Immunization Day