World Malaria Day was last week. And another health issue has been raised by the displacement of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Rohingya population displacement: Concern for spread of drug-resistant malaria? International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research 25 Apr 2018 The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region in south-eastern Bangladesh is neighbouring to […]

Here is something I wrote a while back about NCDs. It is posted on LinkedIn. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Voice, representation, and community participation in the global response to NCDs Among those of us with an interest in global health, it is encouraging to see that noncommunicable diseases are finally getting a bit of traction. A third […]

The last line is the most informative one in this article on Thingyan. What skin diseases? Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Experts warn April is most dangerous month in Myanmar Myint Kay Thi Myanmar Times 12 APR 2018 Health experts have warned travellers to be aware of risks and dangers while driving this holiday season, noting that April […]

Here is a view of an abstinence-based method for people who use drugs in Myanmar. Both abstinence-based and harm reduction approaches are needed for people to choose. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Employment Project Supports Rehabilitated Drug Users Theingyi Lynn Myanmar Times 23 April 2018 It was 2003 when Reverend Zau Tawng realized that most of his students […]

These issues are just the tip of the shark’s fin in procurement and supply chain management in the public sector in Myanmar. I guess one has to start somewhere. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Health ministry to reduce waste, improve procurement NYEIN ZAW LIN Myanmar Times 20 APR 2018 Union Minister for Health and Sports U Myint Htwe […]

Shame shame shame on Mizzima for publishing this infomercial. Did Nestle make a payment to Mizzima for publishing it? Nestle has long been known for its unethical, even murderous, marketing practices. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/feb/01/nestle-under-fire-for-marketing-claims-on-baby-milk-formulas https://www.google.com/search?q=nestle+unethical&rlz=1CAASUF_enUS718US718&oq=nestle+unethical&aqs=chrome..69i57.5906j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Food is the solution to micronutrient deficiencies in Myanmar. Not Nestle products. Jamie ****************************** Healthy eating during Thingyan Mizzima Friday, 13 April […]

“During April 2017, road crashes had led to over 600 deaths and over 3000 injuries, according to a joint statement of the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health and Sports.” By publishing a overall figure for April. WHO and the Ministry have made it impossible to determine whether *Thingyan* road deaths and injuries […]

Here is a WHO report on the health of over a half a million people from Myanmar now living in Bangladesh. You can download the report. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: Health Sector Bulletin No. 04, Period: 23 February 2018- 06 April 2018 World Health Organization 12 Apr 2018 HIGHLIGHTS An […]

This is a remarkably well written analysis of the latest health debacle in Myanmar. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Guest Column Of Health Care and Management Malpractice Ye Min Zaw The Irrawaddy 18 April 2018 A political decision at the top can have huge impact on the ground. There has been a furious response from young medical staff […]

Health in Myanmar will be back after the holiday. Until then Happy Thingyan to all subscribers, friends, and colleagues. Don’t miss this Kyannmar video for Thingyan. https://vimeo.com/262224793 Jamie