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In Myanmar, Health Care Has Become a Battleground

(5 days ago) WEBThree years after a military coup, attacks against health care in Myanmar have reached a tipping point. Medical workers wearing red ribbons pose during a protest against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, at Yangon General …

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/myanmar-health-care-has-become-battleground

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The crisis of health care in Myanmar - The Lancet

(4 days ago) WEBWe are writing in solidarity with the health workers of Myanmar during the worsening crisis following a military coup on Feb 1, 2021. Many UK health research and care institutions have worked with clinical colleagues in Myanmar over many years, building both partnership and friendship. Together we have seen significant …

https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(21)00621-8/fulltext

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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare …

(4 days ago) WEBBut the day after the military deposed Myanmar's elected government in a coup on 1 February, the hospital closed its doors. Doctors, nurses and other medical workers all walked out in protest and

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56827116

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Escalating threats to health workers in Myanmar - The …

(3 days ago) WEBOn Feb 1, 2021, Myanmar's armed forces, Tatmadaw, seized control in a coup that prompted hundreds of thousands of people to take to the streets in protest. Health-care workers quickly became a leading contingent of the resisting Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), leaving them at risk of threats, arrest, and violence.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)00270-7/fulltext

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Myanmar's human resources for health: current situation …

(3 days ago) WEBHuman resources for health (HRH) are the cornerstone of health systems, enabling the improvement of health service coverage. The systematic fortification of healthcare in Myanmar has accelerated since a new ruling party took office. Since 2006, Myanmar has been listed as one of the 57 crisis countries facing critical health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441837/

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In Myanmar, Health Care’s Collapse Takes Its Own Toll

(8 days ago) WEBHealth care workers watched from a hospital in Mandalay, Myanmar, as the security forces cracked down on a protest in February. The New York Times. “The continuing use of force against health

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/12/world/asia/myanmar-coup-doctors-health.html

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“Our Health Workers Are Working in Fear” - phr.org

(8 days ago) WEBcare workers and health care itself has become a prominent feature of the coup d’état.7 Today, Myanmar is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a health care worker.8 Attacks on health care workers and health care itself has become a prominent feature of the coup d’état. Today, Myanmar is one of the most dangerous places in

https://phr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PHR_Report_Our-Health-Workers-Are-Working-in-Fear_One-year-anniversary-of-the-Myanmar-Coup_January-2022-Reduced.pdf

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Public Health Situation Analysis - World Health …

(3 days ago) WEBThere also continues to be a shortage of health care workers due to many government workers being involved in the CDMs, with some reportedly being arrested, intimidated, forced to resign, or forced to return to work. (Myanmar Health Statistics 2020, p58) o Nearly three -fourths of all deaths in 2016-2017 as per the national causes of death

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/searo/myanmar/documents/public-health-situation-analysis-myanmar-sear-who.pdf

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Violence Against or Obstruction of Health Care in Myanmar

(5 days ago) WEBThe National Unity Government and its military wing, the People’s Defense Forces (PDF), declared war against the State Administrative Council (SAC) on September 7, 2021. Following this …

https://phr.org/our-work/resources/violence-against-health-care-in-myanmar/

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Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military

(6 days ago) WEBOrganised resistance to the 1 February coup in Myanmar started with healthcare workers announcing a boycott of state-run hospitals. They led the first street protests, calling it the "white coat

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59649006

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“Our Health Workers are Working in Fear”: Targeted - ReliefWeb

(9 days ago) WEBArmed forces have harmed and intimidated health care workers, raided COVID-19 clinics and blocked vital humanitarian aid, resulting in the decimation of the Myanmar health system amid a pandemic

https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/our-health-workers-are-working-fear-targeted-violence-against-health-care-one-year

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Myanmar: a primary health care case study in the context of …

(8 days ago) WEBBetween March 2020 and December 2020, Myanmar faced two waves of COVID-19 infections – the first wave from March to April 2020, and the second wave from August to November 2020. The cumulative number of cases in 2020 was 125 042, with 2697 deaths (3). This case study examines PHC in Myanmar in the context of the COVID-19 …

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/372726/9789240058811-eng.pdf?sequence=1

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Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military - BBC

(4 days ago) WEBHealthcare workers were amongst the first to lead street protests against the February 1 coup. A significant proportion of healthcare in Myanmar is now being delivered outside state hospitals, by

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59649006

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"Our Health Workers Are Working in Fear": After Myanmar's - PHR

(2 days ago) WEBHealth care workers have the obligation and right to treat those in need – regardless of politics, race, or religion – under all circumstances of peace and conflict. “At Least 109 Reported Attacks and Threats to Health Care in Myanmar Over Just Two Months of Military’s Crackdown,” April 23, 2021, https:

https://phr.org/our-work/resources/one-year-anniversary-of-the-myanmar-coup-detat/

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Third Anniversary of the Myanmar Coup: Over 1,000 Attacks on …

(7 days ago) WEBThird Anniversary of the Myanmar Coup: Over 1,000 Attacks on Health Care. Since the armed forces seized control of Myanmar on 1 February 2021 following a general election that the National League

https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/third-anniversary-myanmar-coup-over-1000-attacks-health-care

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Despite the risks, many doctors in Myanmar stand firm against the …

(2 days ago) WEBThree dozen health care workers had been killed and more than 560 health care workers had been arrested between the day of the coup to March 2022, according to a May report by the Geneva-based NGO

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/cdm-doctors-07152022180300.html

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Ensuring “Health for All” in Myanmar: The Need for Urgent Action

(5 days ago) WEBI firmly believe that "Health for All" is not just a slogan but a fundamental human right that must be fulfilled. In Myanmar, this right is not yet a reality for everyone. On this World Health Day, I would like to emphasize that access to quality health care is a prerequisite for individual well-being, economic development, and social …

https://www.who.int/myanmar/news/detail/07-04-2023-ensuring--health-for-all--in-myanmar--the-need-for-urgent-action

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Violence Against or Obstruction of Health Care in Myanmar

(1 days ago) WEBthe control of LDFs, health workers provide care in difficult conditions, but do not usually face the risk of arrest by the forces that control a particular area. Violence Against or Obstruction of Health Care in Myanmar January 2023 update 42 reported health worker arrests in Myanmar, April-September 2022 Kayin: A contractor who …

https://insecurityinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/January-2023-Violence-Against-or-Obstruction-of-Health-Care-in-Myanmar.pdf

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Virus Surges in Myanmar After Coup - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WEBHealth workers carrying a coffin with a Covid-19 victim out of a hospital in Falam, Myanmar, in June. Chinland Herald Daily News, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. Three days before she

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/world/asia/covid-myanmar-coup.html

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Nearly 90 health care workers killed in post-coup military violence

(7 days ago) WEBThe tally of 89 doctors and health care workers killed and 110 injured since the coup was released following last week’s decision by the junta to close a private hospital in Myanmar, Feb. 7

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/health-care-workers-killed-08282023163750.html

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Myanmar Our Work & How to Help Doctors Without Borders

(Just Now) WEBMyanmar: MSF office in Rakhine state destroyed. The office and pharmacy of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Rakhine state, Myanmar was destroyed in a fire on April 15, along with all of its medical stock and office equipment. We urge all parties to the conflict to respect health care facilities as per their

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/myanmar

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Fatal Attacks on Health-Care Workers Doubled in 2023

(8 days ago) WEBA new report from Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) offers a tally of attacks against health-care workers in 2023, finding it was the deadliest year since the coalition's comprehensive reporting began nearly a decade ago. SHCC documented 480 health worker killings last year, almost double the figure from 2022.

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/fatal-attacks-health-care-workers-doubled-2023

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Critical condition: Violence against health care in conflict 2023

(1 days ago) WEBIn its 11th annual report, Critical Condition: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict, the coalition documented arrests, kidnappings, and killings of health workers and damage to or destruction

https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/critical-condition-violence-against-health-care-conflict-2023

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CARE's humanitarian work in Myanmar - CARE

(2 days ago) WEBRelief Efforts in Myanmar. In Myanmar, CARE works to improve living standards in rural communities by improving access to healthcare, food, livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene. All our programs address gender inequality. We have a particular focus on health education, HIV prevention and nutritional support for children and pregnant women.

https://www.care.org/our-work/where-we-work/myanmar/

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CDC blog with AHA, NIOSH, AHRQ underscores intersection of …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention May 29 published a blog co-authored by AHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, highlighting efforts by federal agencies and the hospital field to address the mental health and well-being of health care workers …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-30-cdc-blog-aha-niosh-ahrq-underscores-intersection-workplace-violence-mental-health-and-well-being

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Letters to First Opinion on caregivers, digital health, and more

(2 days ago) WEBIn my experience, sustained behavioral change and habits that will drive good health outcomes should be on the part of both patients and health care providers .Health care workers are yet to fully

https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/01/readers-respond-to-essays-on-young-caregivers-digital-health-more/

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Despite surging demand for long-term care, providers struggle to …

(9 days ago) WEBOverall demand for full-time workers in long-term services and support settings is projected to increase by 42% between 2021 and 2036, according to the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. Demand for direct care workers, who make up the bulk of the workforce, is expected to grow 41%.

https://apnews.com/article/longterm-care-worker-shortage-967547ff08ddbd9a9389772585b6a21f

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415 Attacks on Health Care in Myanmar During One Year of - PHR

(Just Now) WEB“Our Health Workers Are Working in Fear”: After Myanmar’s Military Coup, One Year of Targeted Violence against Health Care,” based on open-source information, documents and analyzes trends in violence against health workers and facilities during the military crackdown since the coup, highlighting: A total of 415 attacks on health care

https://phr.org/news/415-attacks-on-health-care-in-myanmar-during-one-year-of-crackdowns-following-military-coup-report/

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Political will key to tackle forced migration The Star

(4 days ago) WEBA 2023 Declaration on migrant workers also recognises the need to “respond to the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on all migrant workers, regardless of their migration status”.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/06/02/political-will-key-to-tackle-forced-migration

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Crisis in childcare and the state of work in America

(6 days ago) WEBA meta-analysis of the empirical literature about childcare costs and employment found that “a 10% reduction in the price of childcare would lead to a 0.25-11% increase in maternal employment, likely near 0.5-2.5%.” 21. An increase in labor force participation leads to an increase in economic growth.

https://kpmg.com/us/en/articles/2024/may-2024-childcare-crisis-state-work-america.html

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Mayor Adams Announces Tentative Contract Agreement Between …

(6 days ago) WEBNEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion, and NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz today announced a tentative five-year and six-month contract agreement with the Committee of Interns and Residents Service Employees International Union (CIR …

https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/435-24/mayor-adams-tentative-contract-agreement-between-city-cir-seiu-nyc-health-

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Labour Affairs: Inspection at the factories and Workers’ Hospital

(7 days ago) WEBThe Union Minister later proceeded to the Workers’ Hospital in Htantapin Township and oversaw the healthcare services, being provided to the insured workers. the Union Minister instructed to strive for providing better health care services to the insured workers. On arrival at the Garment Factory of Sioen Myanmar Co., Ltd, the …

https://www.myanmaritv.com/news/labour-affairs-inspection-factories-and-workers%E2%80%99-hospital

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‘It’s putting patients’ lives in danger’: Nurses say ransomware …

(1 days ago) WEBThe number of sensitive data records held by the health care sector grew by more than 63% last year “far surpassing any other industry and more than five times the global average,” according

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/29/tech/ransomware-attacks-hospitals-patients-danger/index.html

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US, European nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to …

(7 days ago) WEBThe United States and Europe are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines that could be used to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians and lab technicians

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-european-nations-consider-vaccinating-workers-exposed-bird-flu-2024-05-27/

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Discrimination in Public Health: How Funders Should Fight Laws …

(9 days ago) WEBPublished May 28, 2024. On April 3, 2024, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law a year ago. Uganda’s law establishes a wide range of crimes targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and their allies and was labeled “one of the …

https://www.csis.org/analysis/discrimination-public-health-how-funders-should-fight-laws-ugandas-anti-homosexuality-act

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UConn Health has options to address financial woes, report says

(7 days ago) WEBIn 2014, state funding covered 27% of the health center’s annual budget. Ten years later it represents just 13.3%. UConn has tried to counter that trend, boosting revenues from John Dempsey

https://ctmirror.org/2024/05/31/ct-uconn-health-john-dempsey-hospital-report/

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Global report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and hygiene …

(6 days ago) WEBNEW YORK, GENEVA, 28 May 2024 – Around the world, menstrual health and hygiene needs are being overlooked due to limited access to information, education, products and services, as well as inadequate facilities and inequalities. A new report, Progress on drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools 2015–2023: special focus …

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2024-global-report-reveals-major-gaps-in-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-in-schools

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