HIV Information for Myanmar has wondered aloud where WHO stands in the shelter debate. Are there evidence-based reasons to close the shelter or are there not?

The shelter stays open. The Thaketa hospital was not a viable alternative. An anonymous informant says that the Special Hospital (Thaketa) does not treat HIV patients, but gives shelter for people living with HIV to come to Yangon for treatment. After attending clinics, they have to return to their home places and are not allowed to stay there any longer.