Malaysia opens temporary medical centre in Myanmar to provide free treatment


The 69-member Malaysian team includes 16 officers, with the rest consisting of healthcare professionals, administrators, logisticians, engineers, and water and electricity technicians.- Markas ATM via Bernama

YANGON: A temporary medical centre from Malaysia was officially opened on April 21 in the 700th Anniversary Field located in Parami Ward, Sagaing Region. The centre is offering free medical treatment to the public, according to reports.

The facility, established by the Malaysia Field Hospital (MFH), is staffed by a 69-member team led by Colonel Dr Ahmad Farhan Ahmad Fuad. He told Daily Eleven that the mission is aimed at treating victims affected by the recent earthquake and will initially operate for two weeks, with the possibility of extension up to a month depending on the needs of the affected communities.

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