MoC oversees daily import processes for anti-COVID-19 medical aids
29 October 2021
The Ministry of Commerce is making efforts to ensure people have access to the essential medical supplies that are critical to the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities, including liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders, by arranging continuous importation through trading posts, international airports and seaports with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
On 28 October, anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by one company using one vehicle.
A total of 450 empty oxygen cylinders, 10 oxygen generators, four oxygen concentrators for home use, and seven tonnes of gloves were imported via Chinshwehaw trading post and Yangon International Seaports.
Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for better importation.
It is reported that the Ministry of Commerce is coordinating with relevant departments, facilitating the importation of essential medical supplies required in prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19, as well as contact persons for inquiries can be reached through the Ministry’s Website: www.commerce.gov.mm.