News from the 3MDG Fund. “It will, likewise, include implementation of post-miscarriage care guidelines and standard operation procedures at public sector hospitals, cervical cancer prevention and treatment, and procurement of syphilis test kits to strengthen syphilis testing among pregnant women.” Good to see postabortion care funded. And I hope that syphilis is treated as well […]

This is an informative interview on the law and sex work in Myanmar. He tells it like it is. “What is important is in any society, there should be no business that exploits the poor.” Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Lawmakers Work to Amend the Suppression of Prostitution Act Thazin Laing The Irrawaddy 23 January 2018 The Suppression […]

Amfar has published four perspectives on priorities in ending AIDS in Asia. Comments? Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ PERSPECTIVES: What should be the highest priority in 2018 for ending AIDS in the Asia-Pacific region? AMFAR Tuesday, January 23, 2018 At the beginning of 2018, we asked four experts living and working on the front lines of the epidemic […]

Has the PEN pilot been evaluated? Where can we find the evaluation report online? Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Diabetes health care to be expanded Myint Kay Thi Myanmar Times 17 Nov 2017 Primary health care services covering diabetes will be implemented in 70 townships this year, and further expanded in designated zones of remote and rural areas, […]

My post without comment yesterday has led to a comment from a reader. Brilliant. Jamie +++++++++++++++++ In 2017 the Government was collecting input from INGOs for the Kofi Annan commission a few weeks before the commission recommendations came out. A respected INGO from health sector with operations in Rakhine observed that staff from Ministry of […]

Posted without comment. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Health treatment must be provided without discrimination in Rakhine: Ministry Ei Thinzar Kyaw Eleven 01/11/2018 – 19:05 The Ministry of Health and Sports has announced that it will ensure that health care is provided equally to people living in Rakhine State without discrimination based on race, religion, gender or citizenship. […]

What proportion of people who inject drugs in Myanmar are women? How many women who inject are being reached by this AHRN effort? Jamie +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Women who inject drugs: a hidden population Three MDG Fund 17 January, 2018 In Myanmar, women are less likely than men to use and inject drugs. However, stigma, gender stereotypes […]

The Union has 47,000 people on HIV antiretroviral treatment. “The Union works with tens of thousands of patients whose lives depend on the treatment services we provide.” Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ “In Myanmar, The Union works with tens of thousands of patients whose lives depend on the treatment services we provide. Our direct responsibility lies with those […]

Are any community based groups in Myanmar interested in apply for 5PC grants? Start the process now. http://www.initiative5pour100.fr/en/ Jamie

The Bangkok Symposium is being livestreamed. http://www.hivnat.org/bangkoksymposium/livestream Tune in right now if you want to keep up with developments in HIV. Jamie

Here is a pamphlet on HIV treatment produced by ICAP. https://www.dropbox.com/s/90lpviic662bmer/iCAP.JPG?dl=0 Are there more? Are they online? Jamie

I’m not sure what extra value this ART centre adds over other ART centres in Yangon. Though it is good to hear that coverage of antiretroviral treatment for HIV in Myanmar 60% by midyear 2017. How many people initiated treatment since June? Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ ART centre opens in Yangon Central Women’s Hospital Myint Kay Thi […]