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]
Than Aung | |
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| Minister for Ministry of Health | |
| In office 1 August 2014 – 30 March 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Pe Thet Khin |
| Succeeded by | Myint Htwe |
| Deputy Minister of Ministry of Health | |
| In office 25 July 2013 – 1 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Win Myint |
| Succeeded by | Win Myint, Thein Thein Htay |
| Member of Naypyidaw Council | |
| In office 30 March 2011 – 25 July 2013 | |
| Director of Myanmar Army Medical Corps | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mya Thein Han, Brig Gen |
| Succeeded by | Myo Myint Thein, Maj Gen |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Myanmar |
| Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
| Spouse(s) | Win Win Mya, Dr |
| Residence | Naypyidaw |
| Alma mater | Institute of Medicine 1, Rangoon |
| Occupation | Army Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Myanmar |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Army Medical Corps |
| Years of service | 1978 – 2011 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
Criticism
editHe 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
edit- ^ "Appointment of deputy minister (Order No. 21/2013)" (Press release). President Office. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "President nominates Ye Htut and Dr Than Aung as union ministers". Eleven Myanmar. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ^ Myanmar Health Forum 2015, Speakers Biographies. Naypyidaw: Ministry of Health, Myanmar. 2015.
- ^ "Who is Ye Htut?". The Nation. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ Zarni Mann (12 August 2015). "Movement Against Army Appointees in Burma's Health Ministry Vows to Continue Advocacy". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.