Photo Courtesy of N Health MyanmarTwo decades ago, the healthcare system of Myanmar was best described as comatose. In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked the healthcare system in Myanmar 190th out of 191 countries. Indonesia's Lippo Group is seeking to build up to 20 hospitals in Myanmar by 2025, in a joint venture with Serge Pun & Associates Group and First Myanmar Investment (FMI). The new lab, operated by N Health Myanmar, aims to support large hospitals by offering high-end genetic tests, allergy tests and evaluations for tuberculosis, malaria and dengue fever. "But Thai healthcare service is appealing to Myanmar people who prefer cultural similarity, shared Buddhist culture and Thai-style polite hospitality.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2017 09:00 UTC