With the support of the government, the medicines and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases are also being provided free of charge to reduce and ease the medical expenses of the people, said Union Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win yesterday at the opening ceremony of the Second International Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference in Yangon.

The Union minister added that weekly health screening is being carried out nationwide every Wednesday at the health departments to ensure the early detection and timely treatment of diabetes and hypertension. The country produces higher number of diabetes and endocrinological experts yearly and allowes them to pursue further studies abroad. Such action can encourage the new generation to develop their medicinal knowledge.
The video message of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Chairman Professor Peter Schwarz was played.

After the ceremonial procedures, the Union minister and party observed the booths displaying research papers.

The conference themed Advancing Care in Diabetes and Endocrinology was held on 23-24 August, and 14 experts from Myanmar, Austria, Cambodia, India, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, and the Philippines participated as Speakers, and about 450 local and foreign experts joined the event.

The conference included eight symposia covering different topics, 35 posters, medicines and medical supplies. Before the conference, the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) workshop was held.

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