A specialized medical and surgical team from the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program has achieved a new medical milestone on Saturday by successfully separating the Saudi conjoined twins, Yara and Lara.

The complex surgical procedure was performed at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, part of King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. The operation lasted 12 and a half continuous hours and involved highly precise and coordinated medical efforts, marking a significant achievement in the field of pediatric surgery in the Kingdom.

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As a gesture of humanitarian support, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) of Brazil donated 500,000 doses of the BCG vaccine, valued at around US$90,000, to Myanmar for use in the immunization programmes of the Department of Public Health under the Ministry of Health.
The vaccines arrived at Yangon International Airport yesterday afternoon via MAI Airlines. The BCG vaccine needs to be administered to newborns within 24 hours of birth. If it cannot be given within the first 24 hours, it can still be administered either before the infant reaches two months of age or together with other vaccines at the age of two months. This donation will support Myanmar’s efforts to implement its tuberculosis prevention programmes successfully. — MNA/MKKS

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Union Minister for Health Professor Dr. Thet Khaing Win visited the new 4-storey treatment building of New Yangon General Hospital on Thursday.

The Union Minister inspected the relocated the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, outpatient and inpatient wards, modern rehabilitation equipment, and teaching rooms for medical students. He encouraged hospital staff to continue providing quality care and supported their daily work needs.

At a meeting with hospital superintendent and health workers, the Union Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to delivering accessible, free essential medicines, diagnostic tests, and treatments. He praised the dedication of medical staff and urged ongoing cooperation to serve patients warmly and effectively.

The outpatient Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has been operating since April this year, offering daily rehabilitation and treatment services from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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A group of six Myanmar students is currently representing the country as Junior Ambassadors at the 37th BRIDGE Summer Camp 2025, held from July 12 to 21 in Fukuoka, Japan.

The international youth event is organized by the Asian-Pacific Children’s Convention (APCC), bringing together 190 children from 42 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. During the first part of the camp, the students stayed at the Fukuoka Marine House Camp, where they shared dormitories, participated in cultural exchange activities, visited local schools, and enjoyed meals together with other international delegates.

As part of the program, the Myanmar delegates are now staying with local Japanese host families in a home-stay experience, attending school with Japanese children and engaging in classroom activities and cultural sharing.

The Myanmar team is also performing the traditional “Nway Oo Kabya” Thingyan dance at the We Are the BRIDGE Festival 2025, scheduled for July 18, alongside performances by other countries. This international youth camp, now in its 37th year, aims to promote cross-cultural friendship and understanding among young people across the region.

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The UNESCO World Heritage Committee which decides on the listing of world heritage sites will hold its meeting in Busan in July 2026. South Korea was selected as the host of its 48th annual gathering, during a meeting in Paris on Tuesday.

The South Korean government, earlier through a public contest, finalized Busan as its candidate city. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is a global conference discussing designation and preservation of world heritage sites that are deemed to have exceptional universal value that merits protection for all humanity.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the first twice-yearly injection as a tool to prevent HIV infection. The injectable prep drug is a long-acting alternative to the current daily pills and could make prevention more accessible globally at a critical time when such efforts are stagnating.

Public health and HIV expert Dr Bridget Haire explained why the new drug is a game changer. Taking a daily pill can be burdensome, and it's easy to forget. A treatment that only needs to be administered twice a year has the potential to align well with other routines, such as injectable contraception, which is typically given every three months.

This kind of regimen could significantly improve adherence to treatment, which is considered game-changing. In his view, this represents the most exciting advancement in HIV therapy since 1996.

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The Myanmar rowing team, which competed in the 2025 Singapore Sprint Cup Canoe/Kayak competition, held in Singapore from July 12th to July 13th, returned to Yangon International Airport in the evening on July 15.

The team, comprising a total of 11 individuals including the team leader Dr. Kyaw Ye Htet from the Myanmar Rowing Federation, a team manager, coaches, and athletes, achieved remarkable success, securing 10 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 4 bronze medals.

The Myanmar rowing team was welcomed by various dignitaries upon their return included Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, along with members of the region Government, U Nyan Zaw Oo, Director-General of the Department of Sports and Physical Education under the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and other officials from the Department, the Chairman and officials of the Sports Support Committee, officials and athletes from Myanmar Rowing Federation, trainees from the Institute of Sports and Physical Education (Yangon) and sports enthusiasts and officials.

In the 2025 Singapore Sprint Cup Canoe/Kayak competition, which saw participation from six countries including Myanmar, the Myanmar rowing team dominated the event, ultimately securing first place overall among the competing nations, it’s learnt.

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To promote the health, knowledge, and overall development of young people, as well as to foster youth sector growth, the Kachin State Youth Affairs Committee organized the Youth Five Strengths Development Festival at the indoor stadium of the People’s Sports Ground in Myitkyina and was attended by Kachin State Chief Minister U Khat Htein Nan and other responsible officials.

The festival was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Chief Minister and accompanying officials.

Following the opening, the formal ceremony took place inside the indoor stadium, beginning with a musical performance titled Peaceful and Pleasant Myanmar, sung by the basic education school students. The Kachin State Chief Minister then delivered the opening address.

Next, the Secretary of Myanmar Youth Affairs Central Committee and Deputy Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Zin Min Htet delivered the remarks.

Next, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Minister, and the Kachin State Minister for Social Affairs presented commemorative gifts, honorary cash prizes, sports equipment, and educational and general knowledge books and magazines and the prizes to the winners.

Subsequently, the audience enjoyed traditional music and dance performances by students. The officials, along with the students, also visited and viewed exhibits on students’ creativity and academic capabilities, as well as displays of educational, literary, and children’s books arranged by basic education schools.

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At the “In Siberia – THERE is!” Gastronomic and Tourism Fair held in Novosibirsk, the Russian Federation, from 11 to 13 July, the Myanmar tourism promotion booth, representing the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, attracted significant interest from Russians and locals of Novosibirsk, drawing a large number of visitors and creating a lively atmosphere.
The visitors to the Myanmar tourism promotion booth showed great interest in the country’s travel destinations and tourist attractions.
At the booth, Myanmar scholarship students and families from the consulate office performed traditional Myanmar dances such as the Thungetaw Dance, the male solo dance, the U Shwe Yoe and Daw Moe Dance, Myanmar marionette, and traditional cane ball demonstrations. These performances were warmly enjoyed by the residents of Novosibirsk, and the booth was especially lively with the participation and enjoyment of the Russian audience.
Moreover, the experienced cook of Myanmar and Myanmar families cooked Myanmar traditional food, and the visitors enjoyed the food, especially Mohinga and tea leaf salad, and also Myanma wine.
The event took place at the Mikhaylovskaya Embankment Park, located on the Ob River in Novosibirsk. During the three-day festival, the Myanmar booth received thousands of visitors.
The Myanmar participants also took part in the amateur cooking contests organized by the festival holding committee, and the people showed their great interest in Myanmar traditional food.
By participating in this event, Myanmar was able to directly showcase its traditional foods, cultural arts, and prominent tourist destinations to visitors. It also provided an opportunity to invite Russian tourists to learn more about Myanmar and consider visiting. Moreover, the event allowed for the distribution of information about Myanmar to international and Russian travel businesses, as well as to the residents of Novosibirsk, helping to promote and strengthen tourism in the Russian tourism market. — MNA/KTZH

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A meeting between Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Turkmenistan took place in Ashgabat on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed issues of humanitarian cooperation, with special emphasis on joint efforts in protecting children’s health.

The ambassador highlighted the important role of the Foundation in providing medical assistance to children in need and creating conditions for their full development.  Both sides also exchanged best wishes and reaffirmed their readiness to expand cooperation for the sake of the younger generation’s future.

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