INFORMATION SHEET No. A-0024

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No. A-0024						                             Date 26-2-97

	Dr. Than Nyein (elected member for the National League for 
Democracy Party) had his medical practional license being revoked 
for breaching health regulations. An incident occurred on the 18th of 
Feb. when the Tharketa Township Private Clinic Supervisory Body 
Chairman and Township Health Officer, Dr. Nyi Nyi Min reported 
to the township police station of Dr.  Than Nyein opening a private 
clinic since 21st of January 1997 without the approval from the 
Township Private Clinic Supervisory Body. (standard procedure 
since 1972). As a result, concerning township police station has 
opened a case and action has been taken against Dr. Than Nyein 
according to the health regulations of 1972. Due to Dr. Than 
Nyein's refusal to abide by the regulations regarding opening of 
private clinics, he has been found of breaching the medical 
professional ethics, consequently his practional's and doctor's 
licenses had been revoked on the 19th of Feb. 1997 by the 
Ministry of Health it is learnt.

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