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Sittwe Bombings: Detained activist suffering ill health, says family
“He told his wife that he had been coerced during interrogation. I am very worried that it has had an impact on his health.”
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In ‘dragged out trial,’ concerns for detained Reuters journalists’ health
Concern was raised for the health of two Reuters journalists as they appeared before a court in Yangon for another hearing in their ongoing trial on charges of violating Burma’s Official Secrets Act.
Suspect in attack on Suu Kyi home to face trial regardless of mental health
The Yangon Police Force has announced that the suspected perpetrator of an attack in which a petrol bomb was hurled at State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s residence in Yangon will be prosecuted regardless of his medical condition.
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Health care for all in Arakan? Critics say reality belies state counsellor’s assertion
In a speech last week, Aung San Suu Kyi said all people in Arakan State “have access to education and healthcare services without discrimination.” For critics, however, that’s simply not true — a contention supported by a report that Suu Kyi’s own government has embraced.
CSOs left to plug mental healthcare gap for former political prisoners
Former political prisoners are still locked in a battle against depression and anxiety – the aftermath of decades of imprisonment and isolation.
17 dead from H1N1 virus: Health Ministry
The number dead after contracting the H1N1 “swine flu” virus climbed to 17 on Tuesday as efforts to contain its spread and treat those infected continue.
Health of NLD’s Tin Oo ‘much improved,’ says hospital official
The superintendent of Rangoon General Hospital says the health of National League for Democracy patron Tin Oo, who was hospitalised last week, is improving and his condition is no longer “life-threatening.”
Prognosis improving for Burma’s ailing health system
Since political reforms and Burma’s opening to the world began in 2011, the country’s healthcare sector has seen growing investment from both the government and foreign healthcare providers.
Debt, health and education woes bedevil Rangoon’s urban poor
Many among Rangoon’s urban poor are being forced to rely on high-interest loans to survive, a new report by Save the Children has found.
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.
Koh Tao pair ‘in good health’, says embassy
“We went to see them in Bang Kwang around 8:30am and left around 11am – both were in good health with a high morale,” said an embassy delegate.
Cigarette packs must now display graphic health warnings
A directive by Burma’s Ministry of Health that cigarette packets must display mandatory warnings of health problems caused by smoking came into effect on 1 September.
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Health workers on strike at Mae La refugee camp
Some 300 health care workers are protesting what they allege is discrimination by the Aide Medical International organisation,
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The road to rural healthcare reform
Mismanagement and a chronic lack of funding during 50 years of military rule are the main culprits for the poor state of healthcare in Burma today.
NLD lays out plan to introduce universal healthcare by 2030
The first phase of the plan to introduce universal healthcare to Burma — providing a basic package for the poor — will be ready by 2020.
Ministry reshuffle will save money for health, education, says president-elect
Burma’s President-elect Htin Kyaw told parliament on Monday the decision to reorganise the country’s administrative structure was to save money which could be used on other sectors.
Lacking support, Burma’s mental health patients suffer in silence
Mental health patients—many of them victims of junta-era repression—suffer in silence due to cultural stigma and a lack of psychological health care.
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Burma’s largest coal project still poses a major health hazard, say residents
Residents of Tigyit in Shan State say a nearby coal project continues to endanger their health.
Health ministry investigates infant deaths at Bago General Hospital
The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the deaths of three infants that received a Hepatitis B vaccine at Bago General Hospital.
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Age-old tonic for Burma’s ailing healthcare system
Could Burmese traditional medicine fill the gap left by decades of underfunding and neglect?
Health fears for online activist denied bail
The defence team say Patrick Kum Jaa Lee is suffering from asthma attacks in prison, where he has been held for over a month.
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Harsh laws put Mandalay sex workers’ health at risk
Tough laws used to crack down on prostitution are denying education and health care to sex workers, according to a Mandalay-based civil society group.
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Black Ribbon Movement sways health ministry
Burma’s health minister scrapped plans to fill more of the vacancies at the ministry with military personnel, after thousands of people joined an online protest.
Health Ministry focuses funds on tuberculosis treatment
Up to US$4.7 million of government funds have been poured into treatment for tuberculosis patients last year, according to the Deputy Health Minister.
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Political prisoners need health care too
Doctors are obliged to maintain professional ethnics. The health of our political prisoners is an emergency, and we cannot wait.
BRIEF – Health insurance to go on sale
Citizens and foreign residents of Burma will be able to buy health insurance as of 1 July as part of a one-year trial period. Twelve companies will sell policies starting[…]
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Concerns over health of Tharawaddy detainees
The government has been urged to provide care to activists being held in Tharawaddy prison following reports that many are suffering from ill health.
Health Ministry tries to block MERS outbreak
Health officials have begun taking preventative measures against the notoriously fast spreading virus to ensure MERS does not spread to Burma.
Health ministry warns against Chinese meds
Unregistered medicines should be avoided, consumers told, while retailers and distributors are warned of possible legal action.
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Betel nut health warning
A health official warned that the popular habit of chewing betel can be damaging for individuals, and for Burma’s reputation.
