In Myanmar, Lashio 500-bed public hospital reopens emergency ward, aims to reopen within a week

This photo taken on April 9, 2025 shows vehicles driving on a street in Lashio in Myanmar's northern Shan State. Since the MNDAA left, all government offices and public buildings including offices, schools, hospitals and departmental buildings have been left empty. - AFP

LASHIO: The emergency ward of the 500-bed Lashio General Hospital reopened at around 9 am on May 2, and efforts are underway to reopen the hospital within a week.

At around 1 pm on May 2, the Presiding Sayadaw of the Sri Mingalar Mansu Shan Monastery, Dr. Baddanta Punyananda, returned to Lashio and preached the Dhamma to the local people.