A coordination meeting to further strengthen influenza surveillance activities being implemented by the Ministry of Health was held in Nay Pyi Taw on 23 December.

At the meeting, Director-General Dr Myat Wunna Soe from the Office of the Union Minister and the Department of Public Health said the Ministry of Health has been continuously monitoring the occurrence of respiratory infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza. The influenza virus Influenza A H3N2, which has recently been reported in global media as showing increased transmission in some countries, is also one of the virus types circulating in Myanmar in 2025, but the Subclade K has not yet been detected.

However, as the public is expected to have a moderate level of immunity against the virus, and as the currently used influenza vaccines and antiviral medicines are effective for prevention and treatment, there is no need for the public to be especially concerned. He continued that if severe influenza symptoms occur, public hospitals are prepared to provide treatment with flu antiviral drugs and intensive care when necessary. The timely information release and public health awareness are being carried out.

The ministry’s deputy permanent secretary, other relevant medical officials and invitees coordinated the discussion.

MNA/KTZH

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