Although it takes a bit of time and math to figure out from this article with differing reporting periods … it appears that deaths are declining and injuries are declining slightly on the Yangon-Mandalay road. This is good news. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Accidents Decline on Myanmar’s ‘Death Highway’ Moe Moe The Irrawaddy 5 September 2018 NAYPYITAW […]

See Myanmar near the bottom of this PEPFAR deceleration list? https://www.cgdev.org/blog/will-pepfar-acceleration-put-its-money-where-its-mouth Jamie

What works to prevent motorcycle injuries? There’s a systematic review for that. Banning motorcycles is not included. Yangon is unique. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Effectiveness of interventions to prevent motorcycle injuries: Systematic review of the literature Araujo M, Illanes E, Chapman E, & Rodrigues E. (2017). Effectiveness of interventions to prevent motorcycle injuries: Systematic review of the […]

Here is a new report on the holding of sex workers in detention centres. http://www.aidsdatahub.org/sites/default/files/publication/Asia_Catalyst_Legal_Review_on_Detention_Centers_of_Sex_Workers_in_Cambodia_Myanmar_Thailand_and_Vietnam_2018.pdf Myanmar is, of course, included. Jamie

Bo Kyi of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has “been unable to find a copy of these new SOPs” on prison health care in Myanmar. I’m having the same problem. Anyone want to post them or email Bo Kyi and me a copy? Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ The Need to Improve Prison Reform Bo Kyi […]

Last week I noted the good news that Eleven Media had reported on HPV vaccination in Myanmar. A reader commented: “Good indeed, but why only females? Evidence shows that we need to also vaccinate males and gender-non-specific, transgen, etc. HPV vaccine is recommended for young women through age 26, and young men through age 21. […]

There are new HIV testing services guidelines for Myanmar. Here they are: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6656m12voev8sow/MYANMAR%20GUIDELINES%20ON%20HTS_final%20revised%2020180720.pdf?dl=0 Jamie