Tele-Health (Tele-Kyansar), a key medical service provider under Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government (NUG), has announced it will remain part of the Ministry of Health after officials addressed a high-profile internal complaint.
The organization had previously threatened to break away and operate as an independent entity if the NUG failed to take action regarding allegations against Daw Kyi Pyar, the Permanent Secretary of the Union Prime Minister’s Office, and her husband. On 20 February, Tele-Health issued a one-week ultimatum, citing administrative weaknesses and demanding a swift resolution to the complaints.
In a statement released on 27 February, Tele-Health confirmed that relevant authorities have now addressed the grievances to a “certain extent”. The NUG has reportedly pledged to implement measures to ensure a more transparent and accountable governance structure moving forward.
“Tele-Health will continue to function as an organization under the NUG Ministry of Health,” the statement read, adding that the group remains confident the government will follow through on its promises.
The dispute had sparked significant debate within the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). A striking teacher from the Yangon Region told the Myanmar Pressphoto Agency (MPA) that the resolution was a victory for internal accountability. “The CDM groups were able to express a correct and principled stance regarding the case of Daw Kyi Pyar,” she said. “Now that the issue has been addressed to some degree, they have ended their protest. I believe their actions will be welcomed by all”.
The resolution of the standoff is seen as a critical moment for the NUG, which has faced increasing pressure to demonstrate its commitment to transparency and ethical governance while leading a revolution against the military junta. Tele-Health provides vital medical consultations to thousands of people across Myanmar who are unable to access public hospitals currently under military control.
