The Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association held its 34th annual general meeting at the Myanmar International Convention Centre-I in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Honorary Patron of the MMCWA, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
On the occasion, Union Minister Dr Thet Khaing Win said that out of a population of over 51 million in Myanmar, more than 60 per cent are mothers and children. Maternal mortality, infant mortality under one year, and child mortality under five years are important national health indicators. Reducing maternal and child mortality will not only improve these health outcomes but also increase the expected lifespan of the population. Therefore, the Head of State has emphasized that maternal and child health, as well as the overall health and longevity of the people, should be prioritized and actively promoted.
He continued that the Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, has established maternity wards including Myitta Sanyay Clinic in Nay Pyi Taw, regions, and states to provide care for pregnant mothers, ensure safe deliveries, offer postnatal care, and carry out family planning services. Pregnant mothers receiving care are provided with monthly nutritional units and prenatal supplements starting from the fourth month of pregnancy. Members of the Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association are encouraged to continuously study and acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills in the Association’s key areas — health, education, economy, social work, and international relations so that they can effectively collaborate with the Ministry of Health, affiliated departments, and partner organizations. Best wishes are extended for their success in these endeavours.
A video clip on activity of MMCWA was screened.
Honorary Patron Daw Kyu Kyu Hla presented the first prize for the activities in the health sector to the Yangon Region, the joint second prize to the Kachin State and Mandalay Region and the third prize to the Sagaing Region Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee, respectively.
Honorary Patron Daw Than Than Nwe also gave first, second and third prizes to the activities in the education sector to the Bago Region, Shan and Mon State Supervisory Committees, respectively.
The Union Minister for Health and Chairperson of MMCWA Prof Dr San San Myint Aung handed prizes to the winning teams in the social and economic sectors.
Honorary Patron Daw Kyu Kyu Hla viewed documentary photos on the activities of the region and state supervisory committees.
She gave nutritious foodstuffs and vaccines to children under five years and viewed display and sales of domestic products and traditional handicrafts of Nay Pyi Taw and the Region and State Supervisory Committees.
The annual general meeting followed, with an address by the MMCWA Chairperson. The secretary and the treasurer of the association submitted the financial report for 2024 and the financial statement for 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years. Officials from regions and states also read the financial reports. The meeting adopted the minutes and plans.
The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Aye Tun, Central Executive Committee members of MMCWA, officials from Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation and sister associations, Myanmar Red Cross Society, Myanmar Medical Association, Myanmar Nurse and Midwife Association and Myanmar Health Assistant Association.
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