Tatmadaw has been carrying out counter-terrorism operations to ensure peace and stability for the civilian population. After regaining full control of Hsipaw in Shan State (North), coordinated efforts have been made to restore the functioning of government administration, resume education for children, and re-establish healthcare services for residents, alongside other rehabilitation activities being implemented in a timely and vigorous manner.
As part of these ongoing efforts, Tatmadaw personnel, together with members of the Myanmar Police Force, the Fire Services Department, relevant departmental personnel, and residents, conducted a collective cleaning campaign yesterday at No 7 Basic Education High School in Hsipaw. The initiative aims to enable the swift reopening of schools, ensuring that students’ education is not disrupted, and to ensure the smooth resumption of healthcare services through the reopening of hospitals in the area.
In addition, at No 1 Basic Education High School in Hsipaw, school enrolment for school-aged children has been ongoing since 21 October. Today, a further 436 students – both boys and girls – were newly enrolled, bringing the total number of students to 1,155. The students were provided with school textbooks, stationery, and other learning materials free of charge by the Ministry of Education.
Furthermore, residents returning to Hsipaw have been welcomed and accommodated by the responsible authorities. The Ministry of Immigration and Population has also opened a temporary branch office at the Konedaw Buddhism Learning Centre in Hsipaw, where it has begun conducting household registration checks and issuing citizenship scrutiny cards.
In addition, to ensure the smooth provision of healthcare services for local ethnic residents, the Hsipaw Township Hospital, which had previously been destroyed by terrorist groups, was reopened yesterday. Medical personnel are now providing the necessary healthcare services to local people. At the hospital, a total of 42 outpatients, comprising 16 men and 26 women, received medical care for fever and other general illnesses from Tatmadaw medical officers, doctors and health staff from the Ministry of Health.
Furthermore, public health activities are being carried out for residents of Hsipaw and nearby villages, including the prevention and control of communicable diseases, maternal and child healthcare, and health services for schoolchildren. In addition, special immunization activities are being conducted for 350 children under the age of 15, who are receiving vaccinations as part of the programme.
At the same time, Tatmadaw demining teams continue to clear landmines in and around Hsipaw, particularly in areas near government offices and public routes. Security personnel are continuing to carry out territorial security and administrative duties to help maintain peace, stability, and long-term regional development, thereby ensuring that local ethnic residents can live and work safely and peacefully.
MNA/KZL
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