UNION MINISTER for Industry  Dr  Charlie  Than  met  officials  from  Myanmar  Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Manufacturers  Association  at  the  Pharmaceuticals  Factory  (Insein)  Conference  Hall,  Insein Township, Yangon Region on 8 October.

During  the  meeting,  the  Union  Minister  called  for  cooperation for the development of the pharmaceuticals sector.

“Basic medicines and other  essential  medicines  and  medical  supplies  required  for  the health care of the country shall be produced as per GMP Guidelines,”  the  Union  Minister said.

“Preparations must be made  to  produce  the  necessary  medicines  for  the  country  in  case  of  emergency.  By  producing imported medicines and medical supplies, the flow of foreign currency can be reduced.

Efforts  must  be  made  to  produce  new  and  more  drugs  for the public.

In  Myanmar,  only  10  per  cent  of  the  demand  for  medicines  and  medical  supplies  is  produced  and  the  rest  of  the  medicines are imported.

We must cooperate to find solutions to the challenges encountered  in  carrying  out  our  work.

The  Ministry  of  Industry  is  assisting  the  development  of  private  sector  businesses,  and  if  there  is  a  need  for  the  development  of  the  pharma-ceutical  sector,  we  will  assist.  We must work together in a way that benefits all members,” the Union Minister added.

The Union Minister called on the Association of Pharmaceutical  Manufacturers  to  report any problems they face.

Next, U Zaw Moe Khaing, Chairman  of  the  Myanmar  Pharmaceuticals  and  Medical  Devices  Manufacturers  Association,  spoke  about  the  operation  and  explained  the  difficulties  and  market  conditions.

— MNA

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