Than Aung

Than Aung
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
Service/branch Myanmar Army Medical Corps
Years of service 1978 – 2011
Rank Brigadier general

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]

Criticism

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

  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.


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