Two Tatmadaw vessels: the Shwe Puzun and Saku, which had been providing healthcare services to local communities along the Ayeyawady River from 15 to 30 January returned to Yangon yesterday morning. The vessels, part of the Tatmadaw’s floating medical teams, were staffed by doctors, nurses and medical professionals from the Tatmadaw Mobile Health Teams.

During this mission, healthcare services were provided to 6,833 local people living in villages along the Ayeyawady River. Medical treatments included consultations for 2,002 patients with general illnesses, 294 requiring surgical care, 227 women with OG conditions, 478 children, 1,196 with orthopaedic diseases, 654 with ear, nose, and throat issues, 1,278 with eye conditions and 704 patients with dental issues. The medical team was able to provide the necessary treatment and some patients were even treated for surgery on board the vessel with 105 general surgery cases and 42 eye surgeries performed.

The team conducted diagnostic tests including X-rays for 249 patients, malaria tests for 474 people, ECG heart tests for 404 individuals and laboratory tests for 815 patients. The floating clinic also successfully assisted in the delivery of three pregnant women. For 60 individuals requiring further care, arrangements were made for them to visit the nearest Tatmadaw and general hospitals.

The commander of Naval Training Command, on behalf of State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, honoured the medical team with gifts in recognition of their efforts and the medical personnel were treated to meals and refreshments.

This mission was the 19th of its kind, with a total of 185,568 people benefiting from the healthcare services and 31 successful births taking place in the vessel’s maternity ward.

MNA/KZL

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