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Ayeyarwaddy Times June 9 All in one Piece Movement announced today, June 9, that the "Proof of life" campaign, organized to demonstrate the existence of the unjustly imprisoned national leader and State Counsellor Daw Au
Photo – Gingar Moe Thu says she has a strong ambition to stand up and defend the rights of others as a lawyer. WNYT Gingar Moe Thu, a high school student from Myanmar residing in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA, has rece
AYEYARWADDY TIMES June 9 In Ayeyarwaddy Region, Ye Kyi Township, near the village of Nyaung Mau Saung Ton, at the San Nan Ku checkpoint (check point), two local youths who were returning from their work in the forest had
The SAC military, which has been suffering defeats in every confrontation with the Arakan Army (AA), is spreading propaganda that AA and the Student Armed Force (SAF) have surrendered, according to reports. A propaganda
The isolated interim government, shunned by the international community and ASEAN, has invited the influential Indonesian Foreign Minister to Naypyidaw to seek a diplomatic way out, and discussions have been held to open
Ayeyarwaddy Times, June 9 At least 35 people have died after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck off the coast of Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines, officials said. The earthquake occurred at 7:37 AM l
It has been learned that the interim government's military entered Myaing Township in Pakokku Township, Magway Region, and subsequently killed and abandoned the bodies of approximately 50 local residents. From May 10 to
Myanmar junta forces killed 28 civilians, including women and children, in an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery and a ground assault in Bago Region’s Yae Twin Kone village tract on 5 March, according to a new investigati
Justice for Myanmar stated on 9 June that Singapore-registered companies continue to broker arms, military equipment, and aviation fuel for the Myanmar junta. This includes networks whose principals are sanctioned by the
Mizzima The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) has called for in a letter on the Indian government for “principled engagement in support of the people of Myanmar. In a letter addressed to Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minis
■The exercise of emergency powers must be carried out with respect for the rule of law and human dignity, and it is necessary to specially protect the lives, property, and possessions of innocent citizens, according to a
Yangon's bustling 19th Street night market reopened on the evening of June 9. The reopening began at 5 PM on June 9, with Chinese dragon dance performances and other entertainment along 19th Street. Restaurants along 19t
The complex fiber optic cables along Kabar Aye Pagoda Road in Yangon will be cleared by the end of this June, according to a statement from the Yangon Region Government Office. A coordination meeting on ensuring systemat
President U Min Aung Hlaing said to effectively crack down on illegal gold mining activities near rivers. This was stated by President U Min Aung Hlaing while delivering a speech at the meeting of the Union Government, h
HEALTH literacy has become an essential component of modern healthcare systems and public health development. It refers to an individual’s ability to ac- cess, understand, evaluate, and use health information to make informed decisions regarding health promotion, disease pre- vention, and treatment. In an in- creasingly complex healthcare environment, health literacy plays a crucial role in determin- ing health outcomes, reducing health disparities, and supporting sustainable healthcare develop- ment. As health systems continue to evolve with advancements in technology, medicine, and health policies, the importance of health literacy becomes even more sig- nificant. A population with high levels of health literacy can ac- tively participate in healthcare decisions, improve self-manage- ment of diseases, and contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of health services. The World Health Organiza- tion (WHO) defines Health Liter- acy as “representing the personal knowledge and competencies that accumulate through daily activi- ties, social interactions and across generations. Personal knowledge and competencies are mediated by the organizational structures and availability of resources that enable people to access, under- stand, appraise, and use informa- tion and services in ways that pro- mote and maintain good health and well-being for themselves and those around them.” Understanding Health Liter- acy Health literacy encompasses more than the ability to read med- ical information. It includes cog- nitive, social, and communication skills that enable individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and ser- vices needed to make appropriate health decisions. It involves un- derstanding prescription instruc- tions, interpreting medical advice, navigating healthcare systems, evaluating health-related infor- mation from various sources, and engaging effectively with health professionals. Health literacy can be cate- gorized into three levels. Func- tional health literacy refers to basic reading and writing skills needed to understand health in- formation. Interactive health literacy involves more advanced skills that enable individuals to actively participate in healthcare interactions. Critical health liter- acy includes the ability to critical- ly analyze information and use it to exert greater control over health-related decisions and cir- cumstances. The new definitions: • Emphasize people’s ability to use health information rather than just understand it • Focus on the ability to make “well-informed” decisions rather than “appropriate” ones • Acknowledge that organiza- tions have a responsibility to address health literacy • Incorporate a public health perspective From a public health per- spective, the organizational defi- nition acknowledges that health literacy is connected to health equity. Health equity is the attain- ment of the highest level of health for all people. We will achieve health equity when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Why is it important to im- prove health literacy? Health literacy requires inclu- sive and equitable access to qual- ity education and lifelong learn- ing. Health literacy is shaped by a wide range of societal factors and is, therefore, not the sole re- sponsibility of individuals to devel- op and maintain. All information providers, including government, civil society and health services, should enable access to trustwor- thy information in a form that is understandable and actionable for all people. These social re- sources for health literacy include regulation of the information en- vironment and media (oral, print, broadcast and digital) in which people obtain access to and use health information. By improving people’s access to understand- able and trustworthy health in- formation and their capacity to use it effectively, health literacy is critical to both empowering peo- ple to make decisions about per- sonal health and enabling their engagement in collective health promotion action to address the determinants of health. Improving health literacy Strategies and interventions are recommended that increase both organizational and personal health literacy. • Organizational health literacy can be promoted by improv- ing training and organiza- tional processes, including strengthening communica- tion, informed decision-mak- ing, and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health information and servic- es. • Professional health literacy is an essential part of an organ- ization’s responsiveness to- wards patients’ health literacy and communication needs. It can be addressed through regular training of healthcare and education professionals. • Personal health literacy may be strengthened by accurate, timely and appropriate health and science information as well as by the implementa- tion of a health-promoting ed- ucational curriculum from an early age at home, in kinder- gartens, at schools through university level and as part of adult education. • Assessing health literacy in populations and communities can guide policy development and intervention design to strengthen health literacy development in timely and relevant ways depending on needs. Health Literacy and Individ- ual Health Outcomes One of the most important contributions of health literacy is its direct impact on individu- al health outcomes. Individuals with adequate health literacy are more likely to understand medi- cal instructions, follow treatment plans, and engage in preventive health behaviours. They are bet- ter equipped to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hyper- tension, and asthma because they can comprehend medication reg- imens, monitor symptoms, and recognize warning signs that re- quire medical attention. Con- versely, low health literacy is asso- ciated with poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization rates, medication errors, and higher mortality risks. Patients who struggle to understand health information may fail to adhere to treatment recommenda- tions, miss appointments, or mis- use medications. As a result, health literacy serves as a critical deter- minant of health and well-being. Health Literacy in Disease Prevention and Health Pro- motion Health literacy plays a funda- mental role in disease prevention and health promotion. Individu- als who understand health infor- mation are more likely to adopt healthy lifestyles, including bal- anced nutrition, regular physical a
EVERY country needs to strengthen coordination and ac- celerate collaborative implementation of the sector-specific actions outlined in Myanmar’s Climate Change Policy, Strategy and Master Plan, which are being carried o
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development inspected the ongoing construction of a rural production road and related work in Padigon Village of Yamethin Township yesterda
TATMADAW has reportedly regained control of Ngalontin Village in ChaungU Township, Sagaing Region, following a multi-day offensive against PDF terrorists who had been using the village as a base. According to reports, th
A total of 19 foreign na- tionals linked to online scams, illegal online gam- bling and other criminal activities in the Myawady– Shwe Kokko area of Kayin State were transferred to their respective countries via the Myan
UNDER the directives of the Head of State to expedite rehabilitation work in Falam, Tiddim and Tonzang townships in Chin State, which have been fully retaken by the Tatmadaw, the Chin State Rehabilitation and Reconstruct
THE National Solidarity and Peacemaking Cen- tral Committee, chaired by the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, invited ethnic armed groups to discuss Announcement 1/2026 on 21 April 2026 to engage in peac
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development inspected the implementation of the Rural Business Fund (RBF) Project in Naunghlaing Village in PyinOoLwin Township yesterday.,
U Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, received Dr Md Monwar Hossain, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Myanmar, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 9 June 2026. They discussed matters relating t
INDIA will assist in the long-term preservation of Myanmar’s historic films and newsreel archives through the use of modern digital technologies, according to reports.,Representatives of Prasad Group, one of the world’s
THE second regular session of the Third Py- idaungsu Hluttaw con- tinued for the second day at the meeting hall of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw at the Hluttaw Complex in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morn- ing, attended by 558 out of
COMMANDER - IN- CHIEF of Defence Ser- vices General Ye Win Oo received Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army Maj-Gen Vanhthong Boudtavong at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. At the
He gave guidelines that the basic education and industrial, agricultural, and livestock high schools opened in each district are being operated with the aim of producing the human resources needed for agricultural and li
PREPARATIONS are underway to resume operations at the Thaton natural gas power plant in Kyapan Village, Thaton Township, Mon State, in August. The Thaton power plant is equipped with one steam turbine and two gas turbine
PYITHU Hluttaw Speak- er U Khin Yi received Dr Md Monwar Hossain, Am- bassador of Bangladesh to Myanmar, yesterday at the Pyithu Hluttaw Guest Hall in the Hluttaw Building in Nay Pyi Taw. The Speaker noted that, followin
AS the likelihood of an El Niño event occurring this year is high, extreme heat and drought conditions may oc- cur from mid-2026 to mid-2027. Therefore, prepa- rations must be made in advance from now on to prevent and m
DOMESTIC tour guide training course, which is basically designed on responsibilities and ethics of a tour guide, has been planned to open in July, said the Domestic Pilgrimage and Tour Operator Association (DPTOA). As th
The subject-specific sub-committee coordination meeting (preliminary stage) for the selection and awarding of the 2025 National Literary Awards from among books published in 2025 was held on 8 June at the meeting hall of
THE pilgrims travelling to the Bagan Ancient Cultural Zone in Nyaun- gU Township, Mandalay Region, can study and pay homage to the Buddha im- age depicting the scene of the Buddha residing in the Pārileyya Forest, which
FUEL oil reference prices de- creased this week, ending 11 June 2026, with K4,345 for Oc- tane 92 and K4,385 for Octane 95, K4,220 for diesel and K5,115 for premium diesel, showing a decrease of over K205 to K435 per lit
PRESIDENT of the Re- public of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing delivered an address at the Union government meeting at the President’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. Speaking on the occasion, the Preside
It is not possible to issue official licenses for unlicensed motor vehicles and motorcycles within Shan State by setting a special regional tax rate or registration requirement within a specified period, said Khun Than H