Nay Soe Maung
Nay Soe Maung | |
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နေစိုးမောင် | |
| Rector of the University of Public Health, Yangon | |
| In office 2013 – August 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Khay Mar Mya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 November 1956 Yangon, Myanmar |
| Spouse | Kyi Kyi Shwe |
| Relations | Than Shwe (father-in-law) Kyaing Kyaing (mother-in-law) |
| Children | Nay Shwe Thway Aung |
| Parent | Tin Sein (father) |
| Residence | Yangon |
| Alma mater | University of Medicine 1, Yangon (MBBS) Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine (MPH, ICHD) University of Economics, Yangon |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Nay Soe Maung on Facebook |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Burma |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
Nay Soe Maung (Burmese: နေစိုးမောင်; born 17 November 1956) is a Burmese physician and professor who served as Rector of the University of Public Health, Yangon from 2013 to 2017, and as President of the People's Health Foundation.[1] He is also known as the anti-tobacco control activist in Myanmar.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Nay Soe was born on 17 November 1956 in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the son of Major general Tin Sein, a former Deputy Defense Minister of Burma.[4] He graduated with MBBS and Diploma from University of Medicine 1, Yangon, MPH and ICHD from Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium, and Master of Development Study from University of Economics, Yangon.[5]
Career
[edit]Nay Soe Maung became an army doctor in Myanmar Army Medical Corps and Military Hospital up to the rank of a colonel after his graduation. He also served as a lecturer, professor and later head of Department of Health Policy in the University of Public Health, Yangon. Afterwards, he was appointed as Rector of the University of Public Health, Yangon in 2013.[5]
With an extensive background exceeding 20 years in medical research, Nay Soe Maung has primarily concentrated on disease control, specifically targeting communicable diseases (CD) and non-communicable diseases (NCD), including neglected tropical diseases like Lymphatic Filariasis, Malaria, and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). His substantial research portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum, including expertise in CD, NCD, Environmental Health, Health System Strengthening, and Health Policy and System research.[5]
He presently serves as the president of the Myanmar Hiking and Mountaineering Federation and holds the position of vice-president at the Myanmar Organization for Road Safety (MORS).
In the aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Nay Soe Maung posted a photo of himself supporting the demonstrations on Facebook, stating that as a retired public official, he stood together with the public and the truth. His vocal support for the anti-coup movement and criticism of the military regime drew the attention of authorities. On 23 October 2024, he was arrested in Pyigyidagun Township, Mandalay, on suspicion of spreading "inflammatory news." This arrest followed his online statements that criticized the incumbent military ruler, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, and expressed condolences for the late senior National League for Democracy member Doctor Zaw Myint Maung.
Following his father's arrest, on 26 October 2024, Nay Shwe Thway Aung posted on his Facebook story: "Doing such things makes the people suffer... Let's think carefully." In Burmese, this reads: "အဲ့လိုတွေလုပ်လေပြည်သူကနာကျည်းလေ.. စဉ်းစားချင့်ချိန်လုပ်ကြပါ.." Nay Soe Maung's arrest highlights the risks faced by individuals within Myanmar's elite, revealing the ongoing tensions and challenges to dissent against the military government's authority.[6][7]
Award
[edit]He was awarded "World No Tobacco Day 2014 Award" by World Health Organization for his devoted works and major contribution to Tobacco Control Program of Myanmar.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Nay married Kyi Kyi Shwe, a daughter of dictator Than Shwe.[7] They have one son, Nay Shwe Thway Aung.
References
[edit]- ^ SEATCA, University of Public Health-Yangon held workshop to develop system to monitor TAPS ban in Myanmar
- ^ Professor Nay Soe Maung (University of Public Health, Yangon)
- ^ My-NORTH: Health and Sustainable Development in Myanmar
- ^ Aung Zaw (5 April 2013). "The Dictators: Part 6—Popular Dissent Grows". The Irrawaddy.
- ^ a b c d "Professor Dr. Nay Soe Maung". MiTA Myanmar. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ "Anti-coup mass protests take place in cities across Myanmar". Myanmar NOW. 7 February 2021.
- ^ a b "The son-in-law of former Myanmar's strongman is arrested over Facebook posts". Associated Press. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.