Experts say Burma is largely unprepared for an outbreak of Zika, as the Health Ministry slashes anti-virus measures due to a lack of funds.
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Thailand finds 33 new cases of Zika, says health ministry
Thai health officials say 33 new Zika virus cases have been detected in the country as officials step up screening for groups at high risk from the disease.
First case of Zika infection confirmed in Burma
A pregnant foreign woman has been diagnosed with Zika in the first confirmed case of the mosquito-borne virus in Burma, according to state media.
Thailand considers Zika tests for all pregnant women
The proposed move is the latest sign of growing concern about the spread of the mosquito-borne disease in Southeast Asia.
Thailand reports first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly
The first reported cases of Zika-related microcephaly in Southeast Asia came a day after US health officials issued an advisory about the growing risk of the disease in the region.
Burma added to CDC list of countries with Zika risk
The advisory issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention comes as Burma and other countries in the region prepare for the peak tourism season.