Kyaw Myint (physician)
Kyaw Myint (Burmese: ကျော်မြင့်, born 22 January 1940[1]) is a Burmese physician and former Minister of Health. He previously served as a member of parliament in the House of Representatives for Chanayethazan Township constituency. He has served as the personal physician of Than Shwe, the country's former head of state.[2]
Kyaw Myint | |
|---|---|
ကျော်မြင့် | |
| Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw | |
| In office 31 January 2011 – 29 January 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Myo Naing |
| Constituency | Chanayethazan Township |
| Majority | 30,591 (41.85%) |
| Minister for Health of Myanmar | |
| In office 1 February 2003 – 30 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kat Sein |
| Succeeded by | Pe Thet Khin |
| Deputy Minister for Health of Myanmar | |
| In office 2000–2003 | |
| Rector of University of Medicine 1, Yangon | |
| In office 17 September 1997 – 20 February 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Kyaw Myint Tun |
| Succeeded by | Myo Myint |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 January 1940 (age 80) Burma |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nilar Thaw |
| Children | Hnin Kalayar Kyaw Myint |
| Alma mater | Institute of Medicine, Rangoon (M.B.,B.S.) |
| Occupation | Professor of University of Medicine 1, Yangon |
References
- "Professor U Kyaw Myint". University of Medicine 1 Yangon. 2006. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- "Than Shwe Watch". The Irrawaddy. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
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