27 December 2024
The Passing-out Parade of the 22nd Intake and the 9th Intake (Female) of Military Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences was held at the parade ground of MINP in Yangon this morning. On behalf of Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing, Vice Chairman of SAC Deputy Commander- in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Thiri Pyanchi Maha Thray Sithu Soe Win delivered an address.
Also present together with the Vice-Senior General were wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Zeya Kyawhtin Htein Win and wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Zeya Kyawhtin Sithu Tun Aung and wife, union level officials and wives, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and wives, the Yangon Region chief minister and wife, the Yangon Command commander, the MINP commandant, officials of Yangon Station, parents and guardians of the trainees, officer instructors and faculty members of the academic wing and training wing of MINP, and guests.
The Vice-Senior General took the salute of the trainee companies and inspected the flag bearer troops and graduate trainee companies.
Then, the graduate trainee companies saluted the Vice-Senior General through slow-march past and quick-march past.
Afterwards, the Vice-Senior General presented Best Trainee Award to Trainee Hsu Myat Yadana, Excellent Award in Training to Trainee Su Pon Chit, and Excellent Award in Studies to Trainee Shwe Zin Min Tun of the 9th Intake of the institute.
In his address, the Vice-Senior General said today is an honorable day, as Passingout Parade of the 22th Intake and the 9th Intake (Female) of Military Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences was held and a new generation has joined the military medical corps.
The MINP is constantly training and bringing about nurses and pharmacists required for the Tatmadaw with the goal of generating physically and intellectually able nurses and pharmacists who will safeguard Our Three Main National Causes.
The MINP had so far produced B.N.Sc, B.Pharm, B.Med Tech, Dip in M.Ed, M.N.Sc, M.Pharm, M.Med Tech, Ph.D (Nursing), and Ph.D (Medical Imaging) holders, totaling 5,573.
Alumni are now serving their duties in military hospitals, medical battalions and units, effectively applying their medical knowledge and dutifully providing
their services to the best of their intellectual and physical ability in shouldering any kind of task as reliable medics for the State and Tatmadaw. Their deeds are acknowledged.
The MINP will reach its silver jubilee on 24 February 2025.
As nurses, the main force of the medical corps, need military knowledge and will have to shoulder duties at different levels, Defence Services Institute of Nursing was set up on 24 February 2000 and a course on B.N.Sc was launched.
In providing healthcare services for soldiers, families and the public, the role of pharmacists in pharmaceutical formulation, diagnosis and rehabilitation
has become important, in addition to the role of doctors and nurses.
Hence, the Defence Services Institute of Nursing was upgraded to the Military
Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences in 2002. B.N.Sc was opened in 2014 to bring about female nurses.
Since its founding, the MINP has accomplished its missions.
It is an honour for the institute.
In accord with the slogan, “goodwill and kindness ensures safety” nurses must provide healthcare services to patients with kindness. Basically, nurses already have kindness.
As they are discharging extraordinary duty they must apply their knowledge in developing their spirit of kindness.
To become an outstanding nurse capable of providing adequate healthcare to patients, it is essential to possess two key qualities: personal skills and professional expertise.
You should strive to cultivate the qualities of a good nurse, such as empathy,
patience, adaptability, flexibility, effective communication, and the ability to handle patients’ stress skillfully and effectively.
According to the World Health Organization, a drug is defined as a substance used for diagnosing, preventing, treating, or providing certain benefits to humans and animals.
The training of pharmacists to effectively perform their responsibilities: formulating, manufacturing, storing, and distributing safe, effective, and high-quality medicines: focuses on key subjects, including traditional pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical laboratory testing.
Studying and understanding modern Western medicine is essential, as the state is actively striving to advance the traditional medicine sector in line with contemporary developments and integrate it into public healthcare.
Therefore, it is crucial to continue studying and learning about herbal medicine, which is widely utilized both internationally and domestically, and to collaborate with traditional medicine experts to deliver healthcare services.
Pharmacists are tasked with the knowledge of formulating medicines, ensuring the proper use of medications, conducting quality tests on medicines, developing and manufacturing new medicines, ensuring military personnel, their families, and the public have access to adequate supplies of medicines, ensuring medicines are distributed correctly, preserving medications to prevent spoilage, and contributing to the development of the traditional medicine industry.
Therefore, graduates of pharmaceutical science must effectively apply the fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science they have learned and ensure the public receives the highest quality of care.
Additionally, other medical professionals, such as laboratory technicians, X-ray technicians, and physical fitness trainers, must continue to enhance their skills to ensure accurate diagnostics and deliver comprehensive healthcare tailored to their specific areas of expertise.
You must continue to conduct research in your specialized fields and collaborate with other medical departments to ensure the delivery of comprehensive care for the benefit of patients.
In carrying out public healthcare activities, including treatment, diagnosis, prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation, as responsible citizens and medical personnel, it is essential to approach healthcare with sincerity, regardless of identities.
Throughout the history of the medical corps, nurses and medical personnel have consistently shouldered the responsibilities of care and medical protection on the battlefield with remarkable physical and mental resilience. They have carried out their national defence, security, and operational duties with courage, loyalty, and responsibility.
As a result, they have been awarded honorary military certificates of merit and received battlefield promotions and rank advancements.
This is also a source of pride for the mother university and the instructors who trained them.
You must take pride in these achievements and uphold these traditions, striving to become outstanding medical personnel who uphold the honor of your mother university.
As military personnel, since your role is to dedicate your lives to protecting and caring for one another on the battlefield, only through loyalty to each other, your superiors, and your subordinates can trust be established and tasks be successfully carried out.
Therefore, we must firmly uphold and adhere to the 60 Rules of Soldier’s Code of Conduct, and strive to lead our lives as role models of ethical behavior and disciplined conduct.
Nurses and medical professionals play a critical role within the Tatmadaw medical corps, and it is imperative that they consistently enhance their qualifications in their respective medical fields while adhering strictly to the 9 Nursing Pledges.
Members of the armed forces, who are currently fulfilling national defence responsibilities, must ensure unity and cohesion both within and outside the military to effectively carry out their duties in all sectors.
At this time, when both domestic and foreign destructive forces are attempting to disrupt the military’s unity through various means, it is vital for armed forces personnel to stand together in solidarity, shoulder to shoulder, and back to back.
This unity is as important as life itself. If all members of the armed forces and their families share the same understanding, vision, beliefs, and convictions, the unity within the Tatmadaw will remain eternally strong and steadfast.
Additionally, it is important to understand that protecting and safeguarding the lives, homes, and property of the people, providing healthcare, and offering assistance during natural disasters are all part of the outreach efforts of the Tatmadaw.
When performing duties in various assigned areas, armed forces personnel must thoroughly understand the local conditions and specific information relevant to the region.
Collaboration with local military units and communities, fostering unity, mutual support, and cooperation, is essential.
Through these efforts, the Tatmadaw aims to effectively contribute to the nation’s development and the success of public health initiatives. These objectives should be carried out with a strong emphasis on mutual respect and collaboration.
Our Tatmadaw is a highly organized and disciplined military, trained to adhere to commands with absolute obedience.
Military discipline serves as the backbone of the armed forces, and as individuals who have embraced the soldier’s life, members must not only respect and follow military laws and regulations but also uphold and comply with civil laws. Being disciplined soldiers and healthcare professionals, it is especially crucial to maintain exemplary moral character.
Moreover, as members of the medical corps and hospital units who may need to engage alongside infantry units on the battlefield, it is essential to nurture a sense of camaraderie, compassion, and unwavering loyalty.
To become an excellent soldier with strong morale, discipline, and competence, the most critical aspects are proficiency in military strategy, administrative capability, and organizational skills.
Each soldier must strive to master these three core competencies.
Therefore, by excelling in these skills and embodying the five fundamental qualities, soldiers must live and act in a manner that earns the trust and reliance of the nation and the military.
It is emphasized that nurses and medical professionals on whom the state and the Tatmadaw should aim to become exemplary soldiers who uphold these standards.
With the motto “compassion, kindness, safety” in mind, nurses are encouraged to strive to embody the ethics, mindset, and capabilities required to be exemplary caregivers.
They must effectively apply the solid foundational knowledge they possess in medical science to conduct accurate practices and research, providing protection and care for the people to the best of their abilities.
Nurses are urged to respect and take pride in their abilities, preserve good traditions, and uphold the honor of their alma mater while living and acting as exemplary soldiers.
They should continuously work towards the advancement of their respective nursing and medical professions and faithfully adhere to the nine ethical principles of nursing.
In addition to being disciplined members of the armed forces, they must cultivate a spirit of compassion, camaraderie, and loyalty, ensuring they become trusted and reliable medical professionals for both the nation and the military.
Afterwards, the Vice-Senior General received a salute from the military graduation companies and departed from the military parade. Following the parade, the Vice-Senior General met with outstanding trainees at the headquarters parlour of the Military Nursing and Medical Sciences University.
He delivered a speech to honor their achievements.
In the evening, Vice-Senior General Soe Win, along with his entourage, attended the graduation dinner ceremony for the graduates of the 22nd Intake and the 9th Intake (Female) of Military Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences.
They joined the graduates and attendees in celebrating the event and shared the honorary dinner together.
After the dinner, the Vice-Senior General and party enjoyed a performance by the Honorary Military Band of the Military Nursing and Medical Sciences University. He then presented cash awards to the participants.
Later, the Vice-Senior General and party, together with the graduating nurses, attended an honorary entertainment program presented by the Myawady Music Band under the supervision of the Public Relations and Psychological Warfare Directorate at the ceremonial hall.
