Public awareness on establishing smoke free areas in Bagan

Smoking adversely affects smokers and people around them so that no smoking areas have to be set.
Suicide rate falls by a third globally, data shows
Suicides have fallen globally by more than a third since 1990, according to a far-reaching analysis released Thursday that highlighted profound differences in the number of men and women taking their own lives.
Turn down the volume: WHO takes aim at harmful smartphone use
More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels.
Mass vaccination campaign for German measles, measles this month
THE Yangon Region Public Health Department will launch a mass immunization campaign for German measles and measles in seven townships of Yangon Region from 17 to 28 February, according to a meeting held on 12 February at the Yangon Region Government’s meeting hall.
Thandwe locals receive free eye care services
An eye specialist team led by Ophthalmologist Prof: Dr. Mya Aung provided free eye care services from 12 to 15 February at the hospital.
Conference of Myanmar Medical Association (Taunggyi) held
the state chief minister said that the conference aims at boosting mutual relationship between doctors, adding that it is the 19th of its kind which includes sport meets, symposium, booths on latest medicines and medical equipment.
Japan donates 35 wheel chairs to station hospitals in Ayeyawady Region
A ceremony to donate wheel chairs to station hospitals in Ayeyawady Region by Japan was held at the Department of Public Health and Medical Services in Ayayawady region