By most accounts, Myanmar has made significant economic progress in recent years, but general health care quality and access still lag dramatically behind that of its neighbours. Decades of mismanagement and limited funding has diminished the health sector and left it in dire need of reform, leaving the Ministry of Health (MoH) to fight an uphill battle. With life...
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Articles & Analysis | The provision of medical services is set to receive major funding and attention from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Articles & Analysis | The government is focusing on strengthening the pharmaceuticals industry to meet local demand from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Valued at $480m in 2013 by the Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar’s pharmaceuticals industry offers drug makers a new opportunity, particularly over-the-counter manufacturers who stand to benefit from the country’s reopening. A dramatic increase in health expenditure coupled with rising per capita income is set to see the value of the industry grow to $945m in 2015, a nearly...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Julie Bishop, Foreign Minister of Australia, on educational aid: Viewpoint from The Report: Myanmar 2015
During my first visit to Myanmar as Australia’s foreign minister, I have been inspired by the commitment of a wide cross-section of the population to the historic reform process under way. Australia supports this reform process and looks forward to Myanmar emerging as a true democracy that respects human rights and is inclusive of all its people.
Articles & Analysis | With greater regional integration ahead, the government is investing in vocational training from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Rising demand for qualified staff throughout Myanmar has accelerated vocational training initiatives, which have been undertaken by both government agencies and foreign institutions. Since the opening of the economy to the outside world, workers have noticed a dramatic expansion in job opportunities, but often lack the skill set required to fill postings. The arrival of...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dr Ye Moe Myint, Hospital Administrator, Pun Hlaing Hospital: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2015
What impact are the under-penetration of health services and the low number of hospital beds having? What can be done to ease overcrowding?
Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Following years of poor governance, limited resources and international sanctions, much work needs to be done in order to bridge the gap between Myanmar’s ill-equipped public health system and internationally recognised norms. The government and foreign donors are ramping up efforts in the fight against HIV, malaria, tuberculosis (TB) and maternal and child mortality as well as the increasing...