Health Lead Story News Rangoon
3,000 diagnosed with dengue fever in Rangoon, 18 died
“From early 2017 to 9 July 2017, 2,855 people have been diagnosed with dengue fever and 18 died from the virus.”
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16 dead as dengue fever sweeps Arakan State
The number of dengue fever cases in the first six months of this year was higher than the whole of 2016.
Burma not ready for Zika outbreak
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.
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.
Burmese consulate issues Zika warning in Chiang Mai
The Burmese consulate in Chiang Mai has issued a warning to expectant mothers to postpone any travel plans to the northern Thai city amid a spread of the Zika virus.
Burma battles Japanese encephalitis
Burma’s state media has reported that 19 people across the country have died so far this year from Japanese encephalitis, while some 173 confirmed cases of the disease have been recorded.
Health Lead Story News Rangoon
Rangoon has highest rate of dengue fever in Burma
Four persons have died and more than 600 cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever reported so far this year in Rangoon Division.
Health Interview Lead Story News
Interview: ‘Everyone needs to be involved in dengue control’
Dr. Zaw Lin, head of the Health Ministry’s dengue-control programme, speaks to DVB about efforts to reduce the risk of contracting this sometimes deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Health Lead Story News Sagaing
Dengue fever outbreak hits children in Monywa
Fifteen children have died and around 150 hospitalised since an outbreak of dengue haemorrhagic fever hit the Sagaing Division city.
Dengue fever doubles in Burma this year
Thirty-seven persons in Burma have died of dengue fever so far this year, according to the Ministry of Health.
Lead Story Migrants Issues News Rohingya
Local Thai Muslims reject Rohingya migrants
A police compound in southern Thailand will shelter 95 illegal Rohingya migrants after local Muslims refused to allow them to be housed near their communities.
Dengue fever grips 10,000 children in Burma every year
Burma’s Ministry of Health announces that more than 10,000 children, aged between three and eight years, contract dengue every year.
Rangoon residents left in filth as waste collection system fails
Residents of Thaketa Township in eastern Rangoon have been left without a garbage removal service and they say their health is rapidly deteriorating as a result.
Burma’s health woes traversing borders
Preventable diseases spilling over into neighbouring countries as medical experts warn of impending headache for regional health system
Burma has ‘one doctor for every 8000 prisoners’
Prison department official says that only 109 medical staff are assigned to the country’s 43 prisons and 100-odd labour camps
Flooding adds to Kachin state’s woes
Heavy rains and landslides hit jade-rich area in Burma’s northern Kachin state where numbers of young children are falling victim to a dengue fever outbreak
New flu strain spreading fast in Burma
Mosquito-borne virus with strong symptoms spreading quickly in Burma’s former capital of Rangoon
Anti-malarial tolerance rising in Burma
World Health Organisation warns about growing resistance of mosquitoes to most effective anti-malarial drug
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Stiglitz and the Master of Puppets
Dr ZarniDec 7, 2009 (DVB), The long list of dignitaries with whom Burma's junta chief has played 'engagement' attests to his masterfully strategic use of iconic figures for public relations[…]
Stiglitz and the Master of Puppets
Dr ZarniDec 7, 2009 (DVB), The long list of dignitaries with whom Burma's junta chief has played 'engagement' attests to his masterfully strategic use of iconic figures for public relations[…]
Displaced in Burma lacking medical aid
July 23, 2009 (DVB), Internally displaced persons hiding in jungles in eastern Burma are suffering from outbreaks of malaria and dengue fever with almost no medicine or medical facilities, according[…]
Burmese migrant workers evicted from campsite
Jan 16, 2009 (DVB), About 200 Burmese migrant workers have been forced to go into hiding in the jungle after Thai authorities raided their campsite in a bamboo forest near[…]
Dengue fever outbreak in Monywa
Jul 29, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Monywa township in Sagaing division have reported an outbreak of dengue haemorrhagic fever among children, some of whom are said to have died of[…]
WHO says Burma’s health system improving
Jun 19, 2008 (AFP)‚ The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that the health system in cyclone-battered Burma was "back on its feet," but warned that disease risks still remained.[…]
UN plans Burma anti-dengue operation
Jun 17, 2008 (AP)‚ The United Nations plans to launch a massive anti-dengue campaign this week in cyclone-hit areas of Burma where mosquitoes that carry the disease have become a[…]
Thee Lay Thee stage benefit performances in Thailand
May 13, 2008 (DVB), Performance troupe Thee Lay Thee are putting on traditional anyeint benefit performances in Thailand to raise money for the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma. Comedian[…]
Malaysia steps up action against Burmese migrants
Apr 8, 2008 (DVB), Malaysian authorities have stepped up arrests of illegal Burmese migrants in Kuala Lumpur and other cities, forcing many to go into hiding in jungle areas. Refugees[…]
