Fire at Yangon General Hospital forces evacuation
A fire in Rangoon’s iconic hospital forced the evacuation of patients and staff.
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At least two dead as fire decimates Rangoon’s Kandawgyi Palace hotel
A massive fire destroyed most of the Kandawgyi Palace in the early hours of Thursday morning, with at least one death reported at one of Rangoon’s most iconic hotels.
Health of NLD’s Tin Oo ‘much improved,’ says hospital official
The superintendent of Rangoon General Hospital says the health of National League for Democracy patron Tin Oo, who was hospitalised last week, is improving and his condition is no longer “life-threatening.”
NLD patron Tin Oo hospitalised in Rangoon
National League for Democracy co-founder and patron Tin Oo was rushed to the hospital after he fell in the bathroom of his home at around 11pm on Wednesday night.
Possessed by ghosts: 3 children killed in Rangoon ‘exorcism’
The would-be exorcist, named as Tun Naing, has now been arrested and is likely to face charges of murder.
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Suu Kyi to sign deals with China on bridge, hospitals
Burma and China are set to sign deals to build hospitals in Burma’s two largest cities and a strategic bridge near their shared border.
Rangoon pier construction suspended
MPs proposed suspending construction to avoid potentially damaging a historic Buddhist stupa in the area.
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Child electrocuted in the streets of Rangoon
A child was electrocuted when he touched a power pole as he stepped over an open drain outside his house in Rangoon’s Hlaing Township on 31 May.
Doctors protest plans for private hospital on public land
Staff at Rangoon General Hospital are protesting a decision to rent out a portion of its land to a company for the construction of a private hospital.
Gridlock in Rangoon: traffic grinds down commuters
Experts say a holistic approach is needed to resolve Rangoon’s worsening traffic jams, but the government’s response has been to tinker around the edges.
More jailed students hospitalised
Four education activists jailed in central Burma since March have been transferred to hospital in Rangoon.
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Tharawaddy hunger striker hospitalised
A Tharawaddy prisoner staging a hunger strike has been transferred to Rangoon General Hospital, as his condition deteriorates dramatically.
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NLD MP stable in hospital after sword attack
NLD MP Naing Nan Linn underwent surgery on Thursday night after being attacked while campaigning in Rangoon.
Rangoon crime reporter beaten
Bo Myint had previously reported on prostitution in the area.
BRIEF – Burma’s hospitals soon to offer free services, Ministry says
An official from Burma’s Ministry of Health said that state hospitals in all administrative states and regions will soon offer more free services, following the model of Rangoon General Hospital.[…]
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Win Tin ‘speaking clearly’ and ‘working’ as condition improves in hospital: NLD
National League of Democracy (NLD) statesman Win Tin is in an improved condition, despite being forced to remain in Rangoon General Hospital.
UN employee stabbed by unidentified assailant in Rangoon
An American citizen working for the UN’s World Food Programme was reportedly stabbed in neck last week while walking in downtown Rangoon
Former Karen leader dies in Rangoon
Prominent Karen National Union (KNU) leader David Htaw died on Sunday evening aged 64 in Rangoon’s military hospital less than two weeks after being dismissed by the KNU for alleged collusion with the government
NLD youth stabbed in Rangoon brawl
Blade punctures lung of opposition group member during a fight with a Burmese army captain in a restaurant in Rangoon
Nine die in Rangoon bombings
Bombings occur in area packed with people celebrating the annual water festival marking Burmese news year
Yettaw in hospital following seizures
Aug 4, 2009 (DVB), The US citizen facing charges related to his intrusion into Aung San Suu Kyi's compound has been taken to hospital after suffering seizures, a Rangoon hospital[…]
Detained Shan leader hospitalised
Oct 3, 2008 (DVB), Shan New Generation member Sai Myo Win Tun has been in hospital for more than a month due to deteriorating health conditions, according to the Shan[…]
Locals say robberies on the rise in Rangoon
Oct 1, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Rangoon division say that the number of robberies and muggings is on the rise in local townships, but authorities are currently failing to catch[…]
Rights activist hospitalised after attack
Mar 31, 2008 (DVB), Human Rights Defenders and Promoters network member U Myint Aye is being treated for a head wound at Rangoon Neurological Hospital after being attacked on Thursday.[…]
U Win Tin undergoes hospital treatment
Jan 25, 2008 (DVB), U Win Tin, a veteran journalist and political prisoner of 18 years, has been admitted to Rangoon general hospital to undergo an operation for a hernia.[…]
Hospitalised activists transferred to interrogation centre
Oct 15, 2007 (DVB), Six patients being treated for gunshot wounds at Rangoon general hospital have been transferred to an unknown interrogation camp, according to family members. The six had[…]
Injured monk taken from hospital by officials
Oct 2, 2007 (DVB), A monk being treated at Rangoon general hospital for gunshot wounds, caused when soldiers fired on protesters in Sule last Tuesday, was moved by government officials[…]
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Witness stabbed at Phyu courthouse
Win Naing was rushed to Phyu Hospital, but later transferred to Rangoon General Hospital as his condition worsened.
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Activist’s health deteriorating in prison
Nay Myo Zin was rushed to Rangoon General Hospital on Tuesday for an emergency MRI scan on a back injury suffered during his current detention in Insein prison.
NLD’s Win Tin remains in intensive care
National League for Democracy veteran Win Tin, 84, remains unconsciousness in Rangoon General Hospital following an operation on his large intestine, fellow central executive committee member Win Myint confirms to DVB.
