SYSTEMATICALLY washing hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases from one person to another. About 80 per cent of contagious viruses are transmitted through hand contact, making regular handwashing a crucial practice in reducing disease transmission rates.

THE establishment of a Legal Advocacy Centre in Nay Pyi Taw marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward justice and legal empowerment.

​​​​​​​AS A result of climate change, Southeast Asia suffers the worst effects among other regions, resulting in year after year of severe high temperatures. Dense populations on shores and extreme extraction of timber and natural resources in Southeast Asia trigger sensitivity to climate change.

AS correct living style plays a key role in the enhancement of people’s health standards, the government, healthcare service personnel, and people have to make tripartite efforts to ensure the safety of food for the people.

THE campaign to develop libraries and raise reading habits took place in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory through collaborative efforts of the government and well-wishers to establish libraries at different levels in order to widen the scope of people.

A HOSPITAL is a facility where sick individuals receive medical care from trained healthcare professionals using specialized equipment. Hospitals are a significant component of health service delivery. Public hospitals play substantial roles in providing healthcare services to the people.

The Myanmar Red Cross Society has been a steadfast force in the country, providing protection and aid to all people, regardless of their religion or social status, in times of disaster such as floods, fires, storms, and earthquakes throughout its history.

​​​​​​​ELECTRICITY is the cornerstone of socioeconomic development, fostering various businesses and improving the standard of living. It plays a vital role across all sectors, enhancing living standards and facilitating industrial growth, which in turn boosts the production of quality goods for export, thereby bolstering the nation’s income.

I NTERNATIONAL Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is an annual celebration of labourers and the working classes promoted by the international labour movement. Observed every year on 1 May or the first Monday in May, it is a national public holiday in many countries, often named “International Workers’ Day” or something similar.

In a post that I read on social media, I noted that Anna did not like the 'mixing' of her name with Myanmar and English terms like 'Aunty Khin Khin Chaw' or 'Aunty Chaw'. She prefers to be called 'Ma Ma Chaw' or 'Daw (Daw) Khin Khin Chaw'. Henceforth, I will use either 'Anna' or 'Daw Khin Khin Chaw'.