Than Aung (Burmese: သန်းအောင်, [θáɴ àʊɴ]) is a former Minister for the Ministry of Health of Myanmar (Burma). He previously served as Deputy Minister for Ministry of Health, Member of Naypyidaw Council and director of Myanmar Army Medical Corps.[1][2][3]

Criticism

He is a former military physician and close to former military general Than Shwe.[4] His appointment of the military officers to the Ministry of Health in August 2015 was faced with a strong opposition from medical fellows, known as Black Ribbon Movement Myanmar.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Appointment of deputy minister (Order No. 21/2013)" (Press release). President Office. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  2. ^ "President nominates Ye Htut and Dr Than Aung as union ministers". Eleven Myanmar. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
  3. ^ Myanmar Health Forum 2015, Speakers Biographies. Naypyidaw: Ministry of Health, Myanmar. 2015.
  4. ^ "Who is Ye Htut?". The Nation. 31 July 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. ^ Zarni Mann (12 August 2015). "Movement Against Army Appointees in Burma's Health Ministry Vows to Continue Advocacy". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Than_Aung
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