Myeik Free Clinic's committee member, Dr. Tin Soe Moe, interviewed
"The current medical expenses are around 2 million Kyats per month. This is because we provide two weeks of medicine free of charge to each patient." Currently, due to rising medicine prices, low-income families are increasingly relying on free clinics. Among these, the free clinic in Myeik City is one such clinic that the financially struggling depend on. This free clinic operates three days a week, offering free treatment starting with medication. Here are excerpts from an interview with Dr. Tin Soe Moe, a leading committee member of the Myeik Free Clinic, which provides free treatment. Q: When did you start your free clinic? A: We opened our clinic on January 8, 2026. However, the foundation was actually laid during our COVID period. During the COVID period, we operated as a Fever Clinic. Q: With what objective did you decide to run a free clinic like this?
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