DR Htar Htar Lin, Director of the Expanded Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health and Sports, disconnected herself from the ministry and involved in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) without clearing the K161.198 million balance of the expanded vaccination programme. A case was filed on 20 February 2021 against her at Payagon Myoma Police Station in Ottarathiri Township under Section 505-A of the Penal Code. She was arrested on the roadside of Nawade in Yawmingyi ward, Dagon Township, on 10 June 2021.
According to her confession, she not only joined the CDM and formed the CDM Core Group together with other CDM doctors and staff but also colluded with terrorist NUG, which was declared an unlawful association and terrorist group.
She added that fugitive Zaw Wai Soe, appointed as Health Minister by NUG, contacted her through Signal Application to help him as much as possible. She was frequently communicated by fugitive Zaw Wai Soe via zoom meeting and he asked her to help write an encouraging speech for CDM staff. In addition to writing encouraging speeches, she had to write programmes for NUG’s healthcare activities and prepare charts and information for the Zoom Meeting.
Fugitive Zaw Wai Soe assigned Dr Htar Htar Lin to compile a list of medicines used in NUG’s healthcare activities and calculate the demographic, necessary drugs, and expenses. In addition, she was reportedly instructed to calculate US$8 million for six months’ medical expenses related to terror acts nationwide. They planned to receive US$8 million healthcare aid by a Grant Proposal from international donors.
Dr Htar Htar Lin, under fugitive Zaw Wai Soe’s control, was appointed as the group leader of the Public Health Team. Twelve absconded doctors, who were also involved in CDM, acted as members.
1. Dr Htar Htar Lin (GroupLeader)Former director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
2. Dr Khin Nyein Chan (member)Former Lecturer, University of Medicine (Magway)
3. Dr Moe Kyaw Thu (member)Former Head of Township Public Health Department, Bilin
4. Dr Thuzar Chit Tin (member)Former Head of State Medical Services Department, Taunggyi, ShanState (South)
5. Dr Myo Myo Mon (member)Former Deputy Director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
6. Dr Aung Soe Htet (member)Former Deputy Director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
7. Dr Htoo Myint Swe (member)Former Assistant Director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
8. Dr Cho Cho San (member)Former Deputy Director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
9. Dr Su Su Linn (member)Former Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
10. Dr Lwin Mar Hlaing (member)Former Deputy Director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
11. Dr Nyein Nyein Chit (member)Former Assistant Director, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
12. Dr San Thanda (member)Former Lecturer, University of Medicine (Mandalay)
Dr Moe Kyaw Thu (Former Health Officer in Bilin Township) was reportedly appointed as group leader of State Health Admin Team (SHAT), which is under Public Health Team, along with ten members as follows:
1. Dr Moe Kyaw Thu (Group Leader)Former Head of Township Public Health Department, Bilin
2. Dr Naing Naing Tun (member)Former Deputy Head of State Department, Hpaan
3. Dr Sharon Pur (member)Former Assistant Director, Haka
4. Dr Aung Kyi (member)Postgraduate student (Anesthetics), University of Medicine-2
5. Dr Deni Lin (member) Incharge of extended immunization/infection (resigned), Lashio
6. Dr Hnin Ei Phyu (member)Team leader, (extended immunization/infection), Union Territory, Nay Pyi Taw
7. Dr Chit Ko Han (member)Former Deputy Head of Region Department, Yangon Region
8. Dr Su Su Hlaing (member)Former Head of District Public Health Department, Yangon South District
9. Dr Z Lwan Khong (member)Team Leader (extended immunization/infection), Myitkyina
10. Dr Kyaw Thu Swe (member)Team Leader, (extended immunization/infection), Sagaing
It is also learned that plans are underway to form Township Health Admin Teams (THAT) and, to link between SHAT and THAT online, the Clinicians Team was formed with five doctors, including Dr San Thanda, as follows:
1. Dr San Thanda (Group Leader)Former Lecturer, University of Medicine (Mandalay)
2.Dr Maung Maung Nyein Tun (member)Former Lecturer, University of Medicine (Mandalay)
3. Dr Swe Zin Oo (member)Former specialist, Mandalay General Hospital
4. Dr Ye Zin Aung (member)Former specialist, Myingyan Hospital
5. Dr Zay Min Tun (member)
Former Staff Officer, Ministry of Health and Sports, Nay Pyi Taw
Therefore, 12 doctors, in-cluding Dr Htar Htar Lin from Public Health Team, ten doctors from SHAT and five doctors from the Clinicians Team, will be charged and prosecuted under Section 505-A of the Penal Code for acting as per the instructions of fugitive Zaw Wai Soe and terrorist organization NUG, and under Section 17 (1) for colluding with the illegal organization and Section 124 for High Treason.
Therefore, the officials searched the suspects who have contact with the fugitive Zaw Wai Soe and suspect Dr Htar Htar Lin. According to the report received from the public, Dr Maung Maung Nyein Tun (former lecturer for Surgery, University of Medicine, Mandalay) and his wife Dr Swe Zin Oo (exspecialist of Mandalay General Hospital) were arrested by the security members at a guest house in South Yemon Ward of Mahaaungmye Township of Mandalay Region on 13 June 2021.
Of 25 suspects, Dr Htar Htar Lin, Dr Maung Maung Nyein Tun and Dr Swe Zin Oo were arrested and so the officials keep investigating to detain the remaining 22 suspects.
It is announced for the public to inform the nearest local battalions and police stations if the suspects are found, and those who hide them will be taken effective actions under the law.
MNA
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