Health in different regions of Burma/Myanmar
Websites/Multiple Documents
Description:
''This page contains information on all aspects of health, including longer term needs and activities in health across Myanmar, as well as health in emergencies. The aim of this page is to provide actors across the sector with information that will enable greater coordination, transparency, and efficiency of operations in health. Information on this page includes situation updates and analysis, information on inter-agency coordination and activities under implementation, relevant thematic maps and publications, and also key technical guidelines and resources related to the Health sector...''
Source/publisher:
Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU)
Date of publication:
1970-01-01
Date of entry/update:
2019-02-07
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Websites/Multiple Documents
Language:
English
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Individual Documents
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"The National Health Committee was formed by the following representatives of the
Ministry of Health of the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar and Ethnic
Health Organizations (EHOs) on 5 August 2021, following the National Health
Conference, which was convened by the NUG and EHOs on 2 – 5 August 2021.
1
Dr. Cynthia Maung
Consultant
2
Dr. Myint Cho
Consultant
3
Dr. Salai Par Cin
Consultant
4
Dr. Thein Win
Consultant
5
Dr. Naing Shwe Thein
Consultant
6
Dr. San Aung
Consultant
7
Dr. Nyunt Naing Thein
Consultant
8
Dr. Aung Kay Tu
Consultant
9
Dr Khin Saw Win
Consultant
10
Sai Hlian
Consultant
1
Padoh Mahn Mahn
Chair
2
Dr. Zaw Wai Soe
Vice-Chair (1)
3
Khu Plureh
Vice-Chair (2)
4
Dr. Oakar
Secretary
5
Saw Nay Htoo
Joint Secretary (1)
6
Nan Snow
Joint Secretary (2)
7
Dr. Khin Maung Lwin
Member
8
Khun Myint Tun
Member
9
Lway Katae Nyime
Member
10
Saw Thar Win
Member
11
Dr. Shwe Pone
Member
12
Naing Aye Lwin
Member
13
Naing Banyar
Member
14
Jessica
Member
15
Salai Biak Pum
Member
16
Khoon Phillip
Member
17
Moe Tae
Member
18
Rakhine Representative
Member
19
SHC Representative
Member
20
KPICT Representative
Member
21
Community Based Health Workers (3 Representatives)
Member
Notes: The Composition will be expanded as required.
2. The objectives of the National Health Committee (NHC) are:
(a) To formulate a national health policy of the future federal union;
(b) To collaborate implementation health programmes and projects of ethnic areas/states of the Union;
(c) To cooperate with the international organizations; and
(d) To prepare for possible dire situations caused by various crises, including infectious diseases and natural disasters, and respond promptly and effectively
3. Ways forward -
(a) To carry out the Health System Development based on the Federal Health Policy
(b) To Strengthen the Health Information System
(c) To build a well-coordinated communication mechanism with the International Partners
(d) To accelerate the medical trainings and develop the necessary curriculums
(e) To endorse effective strategies for control and mitigation of the COVID-19 Pandemic
National Health Committee is committed to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement Federal Health Policy to achieve the ultimate goal of Universal Health Coverage.
For Further Information, please contact
1. Dr. Cynthia Maung - (+66) 899615054
2. Padoh Mahn Mahn - (+66) 879438750
3. Dr. Oakar - (+95) 9456696679 (Viber, Signal)..."
Source/publisher:
National Health Committee
Date of publication:
2021-08-16
Date of entry/update:
2021-08-17
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Individual Documents
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"Heavy monsoon rains since early July 2018 have
resulted in flooding...Four states and regions have been affected...More than 120,000 people have been displaced in up to 288 evacuation centres...Government is leading the response, with the
Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS) spearheading the health response...MoHS activated the Health Emergency
Operations Centre which have been monitoring and coordinating among central, state, and township level health departments in order to
ensure an effective health response to all affected population...In Mon State, 2 826 patients received medical
care from respective local health departments,
and with no cases of infectious diseases of public
health concern reported as at 1 Aug 2018..."
Source/publisher:
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Date of publication:
2018-08-02
Date of entry/update:
2019-06-13
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
World Health Organisation (WHO), General studies and surveys on health in Burma, Health in different regions of Burma/Myanmar, Burma/Myanmar reports to international bodies and mechanisms, Natural Disasters - General
Language:
English
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pdf
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317.48 KB
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