Than Aung
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| Minister for Ministry of Health | |
| In office 1 August 2014 – 30 March 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Pe Thet Khin |
| Succeeded by | Myint Htwe |
| Deputy Minister of Ministry of Health | |
| In office 25 July 2013 – 1 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Win Myint |
| Succeeded by | Win Myint, Thein Thein Htay |
| Member of Naypyidaw Council | |
| In office 30 March 2011 – 25 July 2013 | |
| Director of Myanmar Army Medical Corps | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mya Thein Han, Brig Gen |
| Succeeded by | Myo Myint Thein, Maj Gen |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Myanmar |
| Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
| Spouse(s) | Win Win Mya, Dr |
| Residence | Naypyidaw |
| Alma mater | Institute of Medicine 1, Rangoon |
| Occupation | Army Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Myanmar |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Army Medical Corps |
| Years of service | 1978 – 2011 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
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Than Aung (Burmese: သန်းအောင်, [θáɴ àʊɴ]) is a former Minister for the Ministry of HealthofMyanmar (Burma). He previously served as Deputy Minister for Ministry of Health, Member of Naypyidaw Council and director of Myanmar Army Medical Corps.[1][2][3]
He is a former military physician and close to former military general Than Shwe.[4] His appointment of the military officers to the Ministry of Health in August 2015 was faced with a strong opposition from medical fellows, known as Black Ribbon Movement Myanmar.[5]
