The military council has blacklisted medical doctors who completed their studies in December 2020 from various medical universities across Myanmar, denying them their medical degrees for refusing to serve under their administration. Under Min Aung Hlaing’s orders, Health Minister of the military council has implemented travel restrictions affecting 1,022 doctors, preventing them from leaving the country.
Despite having no involvement in political matters, these doctors are being deliberately oppressed by the military council. Not only are they being denied their medical degrees and licenses, but they are also being prevented from pursuing employment opportunities abroad. This situation has resulted in the loss of future prospects for these medical professionals, leaving them unable to utilize their expertise and skills in their chosen field. The systematic oppression has forced many of these doctors into difficult situations, with some having to flee the country through unofficial channels while others remain in hiding within Myanmar, unable to practice their medical profession.
This situation has created a significant impact on Myanmar’s healthcare system, affecting the availability of medical care for the general population. The military council’s actions against these medical professionals demonstrate a calculated effort to control and suppress the medical community, despite the country’s pressing need for healthcare workers. The restrictions and blacklisting have not only affected the individual doctors but have also contributed to a broader crisis in the country’s healthcare sector, limiting access to medical care for civilians who desperately need it.
