Nay Soe Maung

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]

Nay Soe Maung
နေစိုးမောင်
Rector of the University of Public Health, Yangon
In office
2013 – August 2017
Succeeded byKhay Mar Mya
Personal details
Born (1956-11-17) 17 November 1956
Yangon, Myanmar
SpouseKyi Kyi Shwe
RelationsThan Shwe (father-in-law)
Kyaing Kyaing (mother-in-law)
ChildrenNay Shwe Thway Aung
ParentTin Sein (father)
ResidenceYangon
Alma materUniversity of Medicine 1, Yangon (MBBS)
Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine (MPH, ICHD)
University of Economics, Yangon
Occupation
  • Physician
  • professor
  • rector
  • activist
WebsiteNay Soe Maung on Facebook
Military service
Allegiance Burma
Branch/serviceMyanmar Army
Rank Lieutenant Colonel

Early life and education

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

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]

He has over 20 years of medical research experiences the majority of which is focused on disease control on CD as well as NCD including neglected tropical diseases as Lymphatic Filariasis, Malaria, DHF etc. Nay Soe Maung has a strong research experiences including CD, NCD, Environmental Health, Health System Strengthening and Health Policy and System research.[5]

He is currently the president of the Myanmar Hiking and Mountaineering Federation and vice-president of 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 demonstration on Facebook, saying that as a retired public official, he stood together with the public and the truth.[6]

Award

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

Nay married Kyi Kyi Shwe, a daughter of dictator Than Shwe. They have one son, Nay Shwe Thway Aung.

References
  1. SEATCA, University of Public Health-Yangon held workshop to develop system to monitor TAPS ban in Myanmar
  2. Professor Nay Soe Maung (University of Public Health, Yangon)
  3. My-NORTH: Health and Sustainable Development in Myanmar
  4. Aung Zaw (5 April 2013). "The Dictators: Part 6—Popular Dissent Grows". The Irrawaddy.
  5. "Professor Dr. Nay Soe Maung". MiTA Myanmar. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  6. "Anti-coup mass protests take place in cities across Myanmar". Myanmar NOW. 7 February 2021.
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