An awareness program to support medical laboratories in complying with the international standard ISO 15189 was held on 28 January 2025 in a hybrid format. The event featured opening speeches from Dr. Phyu Phyu Win, Director General of the Department of Research and Innovation, and Dr. Aye Aye San, President of the Myanmar Private Hospitals’ Association.
The program included insightful presentations by key experts in the field, including U Tin Tun, a medical laboratory microbiologist and safety specialist; Dr. Nitar Khine, Laboratory In-Charge at Victoria Hospital; Daw Lei Lei Win, Deputy Director of the Myanmar Accreditation Body; and Daw Su Hlaing Tint, Consultant at Future Lab Consultancy Service.
The awareness program was attended by a total of over 160 relevant professionals from government and private hospitals/clinics. Among them, more than 70 participated in person, the rest 90 joined via online.
Giving an opening speech by Dr. Phyu Phyu Win,Director General, Department of Research and Innovation
Group Photo of ISO 15189 Awareness Program
Panel Discussion on ISO 15189 Awareness Program
