Civil society and its organisations in Myanmar. An analysis. CSOs after the coup: Operations squeezed, funding crunched Jamie

Casey and the crayons. Self awareness stories are always enlightening. https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/10/humans-of-hopkins-casey Jamie

There is targeted violence against patients, health care providers, and health care facilities by the Myamar junta. Read the report. http://insecurityinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Violence-Against-Health-Care-in-Myanmar-February-September-2021-October-update.pdf https://phr.org/news/297-reported-attacks-and-threats-to-health-care-during-eight-months-of-myanmar-militarys-brutal-crackdown/ Jamie

Here is a government report on the progress of Covid19 vaccination in Myanmar. By the National Unity Government. https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-10-18-Report-To-The-Public-About-Progress-Of-NHC-Vaccination-Program-pio-bu.pdf Jamie

One adaptation the SUNISEA project could consider is to stop working with the illegitimate junta in Myanmar and discuss with the National Unity Government how the funding could be used to empower civil society to address NCDs. https://www.suni-sea.org/en/articles/interview-half-way-into-the-project/ Jamie

The junta is trying to build legitimacy by having its Ministry of Health and Sports civil servants appear at Zoom meetings and write in minor online publications. Like this. https://www.miragenews.com/supporting-myanmar-in-building-cost-efficient-656880/ The junta MoHS is not the only actor to respond to NCDs. International actors and funders do not need to engage with them. Jamie

It appears that the junta’s MoHS staffer was invited to speak at the global TB conference. https://www.citizen-news.org/2021/10/plain-packaging-adoption-by-myanmar.html Jamie

Why are there no Myanmar authors on this research paper? Can anyone at London School of Economics explain? Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ Evaluation of progress toward universal health coverage in Myanmar: A national and subnational analysis Zlatko Nikoloski ,Alistair McGuire,Elias Mossialos Published: October 15, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003811 Abstract Background Universal health coverage (UHC) encompasses 2 main components: access […]

Today is a good day to note that Myanmar features in an @ASEAN glossy on #covid19 #vaccination. https://asean.org/serial/the-asean-covid-19-vaccines-for-all/ Jamie

It is a rare occasion that I get to spread good news for the people of Myanmar. This is one of them. Jamie ++++++++++++++++++ British Americian Tobacoo (BAT) Myanmar has ceased its operations , including Cigarette production , sales and distribution , since october 6 . #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/ZQpNjOooIA — Myo Myo (@myo_mmyo) October 11, 2021 […]

This is an interesting analysis of the health challenges faced by Myanmar. Most of it is precoup and much has changed in the last eight months. Recommended for everyone working in health. Myanmar’s health transitions: Country profile Jamie

Bravo to programme implementers who can adapt their activities to reflect the new realities in Myanmar. https://www.suni-sea.org/en/articles/projects-adaptation-in-myanmar/ Jamie