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
Minister for Ministry of Health
In office
1 August 2014 – 30 March 2016
Preceded byPe Thet Khin
Succeeded byMyint Htwe
Deputy Minister of Ministry of Health
In office
25 July 2013 – 1 August 2014
Preceded byWin Myint
Succeeded byWin 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 byMya Thein Han, Brig Gen
Succeeded byMyo Myint Thein, Maj Gen
Personal details
NationalityMyanmar
Political partyUnion Solidarity and Development Party
Spouse(s)Win Win Mya, Dr
ResidenceNaypyidaw
Alma materInstitute of Medicine 1, Rangoon
OccupationArmy Officer
Military service
AllegianceMyanmar
Branch/serviceMyanmar Army Medical Corps
Years of service1978 – 2011
Rank Brigadier general

Criticism

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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

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  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. 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.