Union Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than inspected the completed restoration of buildings and equipment at the Intravenous Solution Manufacturing Department, which had been damaged by the Mandalay earthquake, as well as the resumption of intravenous solution production, during his visit yesterday morning to the Pharmaceutical Factory (Inyaung) in Kyaukse, Mandalay Region.

The Union minister then met with the Managing Director, General Managers the Factory Manager, and Department Heads at the factory meeting hall. He emphasized the need to strictly follow good manufacturing practices, as the facility produces pharmaceuticals. He also stressed that restoration and installation of machinery in seismic zones must comply with FEMA guidelines, and clear protocols should be established for building or rebuilding pharmaceutical factories locally. Plans should be methodically developed and implemented; new drug brands should be introduced to promote the production of essential medicines; and strategies such as government–private sector cooperation should be adopted.

The Union minister further highlighted that human resource development should be continuously pursued to improve product quality, increase production, and maximize the use of equipment. Factory officials should regularly review daily operations, work to address weaknesses and build on strengths, and employees should strive to meet the production targets for the financial year.

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