University of Medical Technology, Yangon was introduced. This was part of an international technical assistance program—the Colombo Plan, and was available until 1986. The Institute of Paramedical Science, Yangon was formally established in 1993. It was the only institute in the country until the founding of the Institute of Medical Technology, Mandalay in 2002. The university offers two-year diploma and four-year bachelor's degree programs in radiography, physiotherapy, and medical technology. University of Medical Technology, Yangon The University of Medical Technology, Yangon ( ; formerly, the Institute of Paramedical Science, Yangon) is one of three universities of medical technology in Myanmar. The university offers four-year Bachelor
Magway Region are river ports on the Irrawaddy; among them are Magway, Pakokku, Minbu, Yenangyaung, Chauk, Allanmyo, and Thayetmyo. For those areas not on the Irrawaddy, the major form of transport in Magway Region is by road. The region is divided by the Irrawaddy and on the western side of the river the road system is less developed. Towns are connected with two-lane roads and many parts of the roads are in bad condition. Most towns have regular bus transportation to Rangoon (Yangon) and Mandalay. The Pyay to Nyaung-U and Myingyan railway runs through eastern Magway with connections to the capital Naypyidaw,