AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMyanmar Health Under Strain: A Myanmar doctor says the health system is teetering on the “brink of collapse,” as attacks on clinics and hospitals rise and essential supplies run short, leaving frontline workers stretched thin. Aid Blocked in the Dry Zone: A joint civil society briefing warns the military is weaponizing humanitarian aid across Sagaing, Magwe and Mandalay, using airstrikes, arson and landmines to cut civilians off from care. Healthcare Workers Speak Out: Another report highlights how healthcare workers in the resistance provide care in refugee settings but struggle to survive as violence intensifies and the system fragments. Dengue Vaccine Watch: Doctors weigh in on the new dengue vaccine Qdenga, as dengue remains highly endemic across the region including Myanmar. Mpox Surveillance in Thailand: Thailand reports 139 mpox cases and two deaths this year, with early testing and treatment urged to limit spread, including among higher-risk groups. Refugee Health Risks: Bangladesh’s monsoon has killed at least 14 Rohingya refugees and displaced thousands, worsening already fragile camp conditions and access to services. Regional Health Tech: Myanmar’s digital health participation is noted at a global forum in Xi’an, focused on using digital tools to strengthen health innovation and cooperation.
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