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Commemoration ceremony
The Ministry of Health organized the official
commemoration of World Health Day 2011 at the main conference hall of the
Ministry of Health, Nay Pyi Taw on 7th April 2011.
The commemorative ceremony was opened by H.E. Minister of Health, Professor Pe Thet Khin, who delivered an opening speech. The
ceremony was attended by Deputy Ministers for Health, H.E. Dr Daw Myat Myat Ohn Khin and H.E. Dr
Win Myint, Directors-General, Deputy Directors-General and officials from the
Ministry of Health, and other ministries , representatives of various international organizations, United
Nations Agencies, non-Governmental Organizations, local press and other
invited guests.
H.E. Professor Pe Thet Khin,
Minister of Health, delivered a speech and WHO Representative to Myanmar, Dr
H.S.B. Tennakoon read out the message of the
Regional Director of WHO South East Asia Region.
Exhibition
The guests were then invited to view a mini exhibition
“Use Antibiotics Rationally”, in which photos of activities of the Ministry
of Health and also information, education and communication materials such as
World Health Day magazines, posters were shown. The information materials
highlighted the events and activities related to cooperation of all
stakeholders, not only from the health sector but also from agricultural and
animal husbandry sectors.
Publications
A World Health Day Magazine and posters featuring the
World Health Day Theme both in Myanmar and English languages
were developed and published by Ministry of Heath and distributed to the guests
at the opening ceremony. The magazine highlights articles on using
antibiotics rationally.
WHO Myanmar also produced white t-shirts and black World
Health Day bags and also environmental-friendly advocacy bags, with World
Health Day logos, which were distributed at the ceremony on the morning of
World Health Day at the meeting hall in Nay Pyi
Taw. A WHO fact sheet on “Use Antibiotics Rationally,” in English was
especially produced along with the regular WHO Myanmar quarterly newsletter
and distributed. The fact sheet also featured the World Health Day message
from Dr Samlee Plianbangchang,
Regional Director of WHO South East Asia Region.
Banners
WHO Country Office produced five banners with different
photos and captions taken by WHO Myanmar featuring the World Health Day
Theme. These banners were displayed at the entrance of main venue of the
World Health Day 2011 ceremony at Nay Pyi Taw. They
are now displayed in front of the library of WHO Country Office.
Billboard
This year the Ministry of Health produced a big billboard
emphasizing “Use of Antibiotics Rationally”; It was erected at the entrance
of the Ministry of Health in Nay Pyi Taw.
The big billboard would remain erected for certain period
of time to be seen by general public. The main objective of such a huge
illustrative billboard on the main road is to raise awareness among the
broader audience and community, including those from various other sectors,
who are the stakeholders not only from health sector but also from
agricultural and animal husbandry sectors.
 Factsheet
Banners
Photo Gallery
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