Ministry of Health expands access to specialist care in hospitals

The Ministry of Health aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and improve healthcare processes as part of its social objectives, as outlined by the State Administration Council.
Formerly, individuals could only take consultation of professors and specialists at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of public hospitals with over 100 beds in the morning. To realize the social objectives, consultations with professors and specialists are now available not only in the morning but also in the afternoon, starting from August 2023.
Patients can receive treatment by presenting referral letters from regional clinics, township hospitals, private hospitals, or relevant clinics to the specialist outpatient department based on their respective medical conditions. Additionally, it is advised to check the timetables of specific hospital outpatient departments before visiting, as these schedules are posted on vinyl boards at hospitals and on the Ministry of Health swebsite www.doms.gov.mm. — MNA/TRKM