Mizzima-Feb 5
The National Unity Government (NUG) has set up 106 hospitals, over 800 clinics, and approximately 100 mobile clinics across 190 townships since 2021, according to U Kyaw Zaw, spokesperson for the NUG Presidential Office. He made these remarks during the NUG’s “Addressing the Public and the International Community” program on 4 February. These healthcare facilities have reportedly provided treatment to more than 900,000 outpatients, over 37,000 inpatients, 23,000 surgical patients, more than 3,200 injured patients, and over 4,300 transferred patients. “The Ministry of Health-NUG, in collaboration with state and regional health teams, has provided prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation exercises to members of the People’s Defense Forces, ethnic armed groups, allied forces, and approximately 700 civilians who lost limbs due to conflict and landmine explosions,” U Kyaw Zaw said. Additionally, around 700 people who lost limbs for various reasons have been fitted with prosthetics. Another more than 1,500 others awaiting prosthetic limbs are undergoing rehabilitation training in preparation for their fittings. However, U Kyaw Zaw did not disclose specific townships where these medical and prosthetic services are being provided. The NUG also reported that the junta’s deliberate attacks on healthcare and education facilities, including hospitals and schools, have resulted in the destruction of 245 schools and 340 hospitals and clinics since the military coup. These attacks have claimed the lives of more than 250 students and teachers, including 88 children under the age of 18. Read more at: https://eng.mizzima.com/2025/02/05/18912
