These two quotes from the father of the nation can give us pause to think. Sixty years ago some may have thought that prevention was better than cure. It was certainly cheaper. Many people today can see that prevention and care are parts of the same decisive action.

[him] moderator

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"Public health is another subject on our list. Prevention is better than cure, and we must plan for cleaner and healthier conditions of life for the people, promote health education, and improve and expand the training of doctors, nurses, and public health officers."

U Aung San, Speech delivered at Sorrento Villa Conference on 6th June 1947

Thanks to Ye Mon.

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"Act decisively for the good of the nation and the people."

Bogyoke Aung San quoted on a sign on his daughter's gate