MoC oversees daily import processes for anti-COVID-19 equipment
4 November 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 the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
On 4 November, anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including masks and oxygen generators, were imported by two companies using four vehicles.
A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by two bowsers, two oxygen plants and 10 tonnes of masks were imported via Chinshwehaw and Myawady trading zones and Yangon International Seaports.
One bowser transported oxygen to Nay Pyi Taw and another one to Yangon via the Myawady land border.
Two oxygen plants were also transported to Yangon from the trading posts, officials said.
Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including online registration for the import process.
It is reported that the Ministry of Commerce is coordinating with relevant departments, treatment of COVID-19, as well as contact persons for inquiries can be reached through the Ministry’s Website —www.commerce.gov.mm.