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. Health Minister of the military council, Thet Khaing Win, under Min Aung Hlaing’s orders, has implemented travel restrictions affecting 1,022 doctors, preventing them from leaving the country. These oppressive measures have significantly impacted the future and professional careers of these medical graduates.
Dr. Wan, one of the affected doctors, stated that despite having no involvement in political matters, their batch is being deliberately targeted by the military council through systematic oppression. This includes withholding medical degrees, refusing to issue medical licenses, and denying permission for foreign travel. These circumstances have severely affected the professional development and socioeconomic conditions of these medical graduates. The situation has created significant obstacles for these young medical professionals who are unable to utilize their expertise and contribute to public health services.
The military council’s oppressive actions have prevented these medical professionals from applying their clinical skills and have created barriers to their contribution to public health services. Furthermore, doctors seeking to pursue further studies internationally have lost valuable opportunities. These actions by the military council continue to damage Myanmar’s healthcare system and human resource development. The systematic denial of professional recognition and mobility rights has created a significant setback for the country’s medical sector and its future development prospects.
