Myanmar frequently experiences severe flooding in July and August due to heavy rains, river overflows, and landslides. Given this, residents must stay informed about climatic conditions and adhere to preventive measures as directed by local authorities.

THE early monsoon season in Myanmar has led to an outbreak of waterborne diseases, including cholera and severe diarrhoea, due to lapses in adherence to health guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. In June 2024, these diseases emerged in several parts of the Yangon Region, affecting townships such as Thakayta and Dawbon. While patients have sought treatment in hospitals, there is no confirmed information regarding casualties at this time.

Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military, does not deploy child soldiers and returns underage recruits to their parents or guardians upon verification. To reinforce this stance, the Tatmadaw established the Committee on the Prevention of Recruitment of Child Soldiers on 5 January 2004.

Sethu Rama Rau was a distinguished senior geologist with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), renowned for his extensive fieldwork in the Burma Circle. According to GSI records, Sethu Rama Rau continued mapping the Tertiary beds west of the Irrawaddy River in the Minbu and Pakokku districts. He completed the survey of the area covered by sheets 84K/11 and 84K/15, except for the portion already surveyed by Mr Cotter. Sethu Rama Rau returned to headquarters from the field on 31 May 1908. He was then assigned to Mr Pascoe’s party in Burma and departed for the field on 27 October 1908. He returned to headquarters on 18 May 1911, rejoined the Burma party, and left for the field on 27 October 1911. Sethu Rama Rau returned to headquarters on 12 May 1912 and was granted a one-month and thirteen-day privilege leave starting 2 September 1912. He returned from leave on 15 October 1912, rejoined the Burma party, and departed for the field on 8 November 1912.

SINCE its emergence in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected diverse societies globally, with various virus variants causing widespread illness and death. Despite these challenges, scientists and medical experts have tirelessly worked to develop effective vaccines and treatments, aiming to save lives and control the pandemic. However, the ever-evolving nature of the virus, with new variants continually emerging, poses significant challenges to these efforts.

​​​​​​​ALL global nations are prioritizing digital transformation to modernize their economic systems by integrating advanced information technology.

PLASTIC products are inexpensive and widely available for packaging in the domestic market. While plastic is integral to daily life, plastic pollution poses a severe threat to all living beings, especially humans and the entire ecosystem.

THE likelihood that treatment will be successful for cancer increases with early detection. Almost every kind of cancer is covered by this. Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each type of therapy on an individual basis and keeping a regular eye on treatment outcomes are also essential components of effective patient care.

ASEAN region’s aspiration and its commitment to lift the quality of life of its people through people-oriented,

MYANMAR Women’s Day is celebrated on 3 July each year, honouring the significant role of women who have advanced alongside men in various fields. In modern Myanmar, women actively participate in political, economic, social, and national defence roles, reflecting a global trend of increasing female empowerment.