Nargis Doctors' Criminal Misconduct

Source : Yoma3

Translation by Naychi U

It is reported that the doctor-in-charge and his assistant are inappropriately using the items donated specially for the victims of cyclone Nargis.

Dr Than Aung and his assistant Tin Min Aung of Mawlamyine Kyun Hospital are said to be hiring out the speedboats and tolajis (Chinese manufactured farm tractors) donated by UNICEF, for their personal benefit and are also selling the donated medicines to private pharmacists.

The locals who attend the State hospital because they can’t afford private treatment, are made to buy all the medical accessories including plaster and bandages, even though the stock was donated by the international agencies, after Nargis. It is reported that the doctors couldn’t be bothered to see the patients if they can’t afford to pay the charges.

Since Nargis, there is a huge increase of bribery, corruption and misappropriation among the local authorities.