We knew a little about the Covid19 situation in Myanmar during previous waves and surges. Now we know almost nothing. Jamie ************************************* Myanmar sees small rise in COVID-19 cases amid weak healthcare system Mizzima 30 April 2023 As of April 2023, the number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has increased, according to the junta-controlled media. […]

Ten year old data informs this paper showing an association between low physical activity and elevated blood glucose in Myanmar. Jamie ****************************** Differential of physical activities and its association with hypertension and diabetes in Myanmar Authors Hla Hla Win Rector, University of Public Health, Yangon, Myanmar Aye Sandar Mon Department of Biostatistics and Medical Demography, […]

It makes it sound like a bad thing. Myanmar people will be healthier the farther Nestle products get from them. Jamie *********************************************** Nestle to close factory, head office in Myanmar AFP 27 Feb 2023 11:40PM YANGON: Swiss food giant Nestle will halt all production in Myanmar, a spokesperson said Monday (Feb 27), the latest firm […]

Here is a solid ray of hope story from Unicef Myanmar. Children in Myanmar on the autism spectrum deserve early intervention. Jamie ****************************************** Shining light on autism A teacher’s journey to break the stigma in Myanmar Kaye Lin & May Thet Thet Oo UNICEF Myanmar 3 April 2023 Khin Lay Yee, teacher and founder of […]

As you can tell, it has been increasingly challenging for the HIM moderator to get information about health in Myanmar. I’ll keep trying. What do you think of this? Jamie ******************* Roiled by Politics and the Pandemic, Myanmar’s National Drug Treatment Information System Gets a New Lease on Life with Support from ICAP ICAP at […]