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Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
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Description: "၁။ ဖက်ဒရယ်ကျန်းမာရေးပညာရှင်များကောင်စီ (Federal Health Professional Council – FHPC) ကို တော်လှန်ရေးကာလဖြစ်သည့် ကြားကာလနှင့် အသွင်ကူး‌ပြောင်းရေးကာလတွင် ကျန်းမာရေးပညာရှင် လုပ်သားအင်အားစုများအားလုံး၏ အကျိုးစီးပွားကို တာဝန်ယူမှု၊ တာဝန်ခံမှုအပြည့်ဖြင့် ဖော်ဆောင်ပေးရန် တိုင်းရင်းသားကျန်းမာ‌ရေးအဖွဲ့အစည်းများ၊ ဆေးပညာရှင်များ၊ ပညာရပ်ဆိုင်ရာ အဖွဲ့အစည်းအသီးသီးမှ ကိုယ်စားပြုသူများဖြင့် (၁-၁၂-၂၀၂၁) ရက်နေ့တွင် ဖွဲ့စည်းခဲ့ပါသည်။ ၂။ မြန်မာနိုင်ငံဆေးကောင်စီ (Myanmar Medical Council - MMC) သည် မြန်မာနိုင်ငံဆေးကောင်စီ ဥပဒေ (၂၀၁၅ ခုနှစ်)၊ အခန်း (၂)၊ ရည်ရွယ်ချက်များတွင် ပြဋ္ဌာန်းထားသည့် “အရည်အသွေး ပြည့်ဝ၍ ထိရောက်မှုနှင့် လုံခြုံမှုရှိသော ကျန်းမာရေးစောင့်ရှောက်မှုကို နိုင်ငံအတွင်း မှီတင်းနေထိုင်ကြသူအားလုံး ခံစားခွင့်ရရှိစေရန်၊ ဆရာဝန်များ၏ ဂုဏ်သိက္ခာကို ထိန်းသိမ်းမြှင့်တင်နိုင်စေရန်၊ ကောင်းမွန်သော ဆေးကုသမှုပတ်ဝန်းကျင် ဖြစ်ထွန်းစေရန်’’ အစရှိသည့် ရည်ရွယ်ချက်များကို ဖော်ဆောင်နိုင်ခြင်း မရှိသည့်အပြင် ဆရာဝန်များအပါအဝင် ကျန်းမာရေးလုပ်သားများနှင့် ကျန်းမာရေးစောင့်ရှောက်မှုလုပ်ငန်းများအပေါ် အကြမ်းဖက်ဖိနှိပ်နေသည့် အာဏာသိမ်း နိုင်ငံတော်စီမံအုပ်ချုပ်ရေးကောင်စီ (State Administration Council – SAC) ၏ လက်ကိုင်တုတ်အဖြစ် ပြောင်ပြောင်တင်းတင်း ရပ်တည်ဆောင်ရွက်လျက်ရှိသည်ကို တွေ့ရှိရသည်။ ၃။ သို့ဖြစ်ပါ၍ မြန်မာနိုင်ငံဆေးကောင်စီ (MMC) သည် ကောင်စီ၏ တာဝန်နှင့် လုပ်ပိုင်ခွင့်များကို အလွဲသုံးစားပြုပြီး ဆရာဝန်များနှင့် ကျန်းမာ‌ရေးဝန်ထမ်းများအပေါ် အာဏာသိမ်း နိုင်ငံတော်စီမံအုပ်ချုပ်ရေးကောင်စီ (SAC) အလိုကျ ဖိနှိပ်ဆောင်ရွက်နေမှုများကို ဖက်ဒရယ်ကျန်းမာရေးပညာရှင်များကောင်စီအနေဖြင့် ပြင်းထန်စွာကန့်ကွက်ရှုတ်ချပြီး အဆိုပါဖိနှိပ်မှုများကို ဆက်လက်ကျူးလွန်ဆောင်ရွက်နေမည်ဆိုပါက မြန်မာနိုင်ငံဆေးကောင်စီ (MMC) ၏ ဥက္ကဋ္ဌနှင့် အလုပ်အမှုဆောင်အဖွဲ့ဝင်များကို ပြင်းထန်စွာ အရေးယူသွားမည်ဖြစ်ကြောင်း အသိပေးထုတ်ပြန်လိုက်သည်။..."
Source/publisher: Federal Health Professional Council
2022-02-08
Date of entry/update: 2022-02-09
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Description: "Myanmar — one of the poorest countries in Asia — is nearing economic collapse. The country has been hit hard by a devastating cash shortage since the coup and COVID-19 pandemic. Zaw Min (name changed to protect his identity) is a construction worker in his 30s from the Yangon suburb of Hlaing TharYar in Myanmar. He recounts how he sold his second-hand motorcycle for 150,000 kyat ($91, €77.50) in September out of financial desperation. Min was forced to find new ways to feed his family when he couldn't find work in his profession amid Myanmar's battle with COVID-19. "I did not have a job for quite a while. So, I had to sell my motorcycle. I had no choice," Min told DW. The pandemic, coupled with Myanmar's military coup in February, hit the economy hard. Min began to do any odd jobs that were available to make ends meet. He says that since the coup, it's become even more difficult to find work due to new security measures and the worsening political situation. His regular customers have relocated for security reasons while others are no longer in contact because of COVID-19. "I cannot find work. My customers have moved to other places. Others do not want to hire me anymore," he told DW. Like many people in the country, Min does not have a bank account. Economic down spiral The World Bank has warned that Myanmar is at risk of economic turmoil. In the Myanmar Economic Monitor released on July 26, the global financial institution stated that the country's economy is expected to contract around 18% in the 2021 fiscal year, meaning Myanmar's economy will be about 30% smaller than it would have been in the absence of COVID and the coup. A survey on business firms in Myanmar released by the World Bank at the end of August found that the impact of the military coup was more detrimental than that of COVID-19. Myanmar's military government says it's also facing economic difficulties. Vice Senior General Soe Win, also vice-chair of the country's financial commission, urged ministries in a meeting on Tuesday to spend frugally, state news agencies reported. The military general cited various economic losses due to COVID-19 and warned that Myanmar might continue to face income losses in the coming months. On August 10, military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing had warned about trade and budget deficits in a governmental meeting, according to state media reports. Businessman Aung Myaing (name changed) says Myanmar must now buy essential items such as cooking oil and gasoline "from outside." "We cannot export much these days. That is why the dollar is in high demand and becoming sky high," he told DW, warning about the weakening Myanmar kyat currency and burgeoning trade deficit. The kyat has dropped approximately 30% in value since the coup. "It's very difficult to run a business these days," he added. Khin Maung Naing (name changed), a factory owner in his late 30s, tells DW that "business is slow." His small factory manufactures plastic containers for businesses. "The exchange rate is changing every day and raw material prices change with it…Our customers are facing economic difficulties. So, we don't know how to price our products," he said, adding that cash shortage is also a problem. Cash shortages Since the military takeover, the Southeast Asian country has been crippled by a cash shortage. Banks have placed caps on ATM cash withdrawals and introduced token systems to restrict the number of customers making counter transactions. The central bank restricted the withdrawal of Myanmar kyat to 20 million for companies and 2 million kyat for individuals. More amounts of cash can be withdrawn for buying COVID-related medicines and medical equipment. Since the coup, people have been seen queuing outside bank branches. People are desperately trying to find cash through various means. "I have no idea how we can get out of this mess," lamented factory owner Khin Maung Naing about the economic crisis..."
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Source/publisher: "DW News" (Germany)
2021-08-26
Date of entry/update: 2021-08-28
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Description: "As the UN Security Council prepares for a meeting today on the crisis in Burma, Burma Campaign UK is joining calls for the UN Secretary General António Guterres to personally spearhead the United Nations response. The UN Security Council meeting is being held as Burma is in the grip of a third wave of the Covid pandemic, exacerbated by both military incompetence and by the military weaponising Covid as a tool for trying to secure its rule. On 23rd July, 443 civil society organisations in Burma wrote to António Guterres calling on him to personally spearhead the United Nations response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Burma, including an end to military hostilities against the population. “With the UN Security Council blocked by Russia and China from taking action, the UN Special Envoy ignored by the military, and no-one seriously believing ASEAN will be effective at achieving any significant breakthrough, the UN Secretary General taking personal leadership is the only credible option left for action,” said Anna Roberts, Executive Director of Burma Campaign UK. It will be much harder for the military to ignore requests from the UN Secretary General to visit Burma than it is to turn down the UN Envoy. António Guterres will also be able to speak personally with world leaders to support him in his efforts. “Burma doesn’t need the United Nations to hold more meetings and issue more statements, it needs practical action,” said Anna Roberts. “It’s time António Guterres gets on a plane, goes to Burma and starts using his office to address the humanitarian and human rights crisis in the country.” Burma Campaign UK will be campaigning for António Guterres to take personal leadership on the crisis in Burma, in support of voices on the ground calling on him to take action..."
Source/publisher: "Burma Campaign UK" (London)
2021-08-17
Date of entry/update: 2021-08-17
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Description: "Summary of major revisions made to emergency plan of action: Revision of disaster preparedness stock (NFI) in order to meet the growing needs of the crisis affected population, and to enable MRCS to be response ready in a situation where, due to the civil unrest has disrupted the supply chain of the country. In view of this, having pre-positioned stock in country has becomes an increasing priority. Implications on the current operating context include reduced access to other means of rapid humanitarian assistance, including cash grants as well as limited scope for timely transport of items to locations affected by disaster. Originally, these items were planned for in-country procurement and pre-positioning. Due to the current procurement challenges in local market affected by the political crisis, and restriction on both banking and commercial imports, it is now amended to mobilize the supplies through international channel with the support of the IFRC Global Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain – Asia Pacific (GHS&SCM-AP) Unit. The revision involves increase in quantities of specific items (Tarpaulins, Mosquito Nets and Blanket), revision in budgeting based on international mobilisation including freight and logistics costs. An approximate increase of budget by CHF 203,847 (4.53 per cent to the EA funding needs). Based on current donor response only 23 per cent of the total NFI needs could be covered, IFRC has accordingly launched a Mobilization Table in July 2021 seeking for in-kind donations from the partners. Considering the complicated importation process, and challenges in the freights (air, sea & road) context, the MRCS and IFRC team are streamlining the logistics mobilization of the goods into Myanmar. As far as feasible, IFRC GHS&SCM-AP Unit will coordinate the mobilization of the in-kind donation contributions from donors via a single consignment dispatch from IFRC regional warehouse’s stocks in Kuala Lumpur. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster Since 1 February 2021, Myanmar has been undergoing a political crisis with civil unrest precipitating a humanitarian crisis affecting populations across many parts of the country. The civil unrest has constrained the collective humanitarian response capacity currently. Adding to the political situation, the intensified third wave of COVID-19 infections, and seasonal monsoon related natural disasters has affected thousands of families across several states and regions. This operation update notes the significant rise in the displacement of civil unrest affected population across different hotspots since the launch of civil unrest emergency appeal, approximately 211,000 people have now been displaced internally1 . This includes 176,900 IDPs in Southeast Myanmar and Shan (South). The recent monsoon rains and floods have severely impacted several displacement and settlement sites across country with increased health risk for IDPs currently living under temporary shelters. With disruption in public health sector there is an Increased risk for people with chronic illness outbreak of vaccine - preventable diseases. This is compounded by the third wave of the COVID–19 pandemic is spreading across Myanmar. The Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS) reported 148,022 confirmed cases, 3,262 confirmed deaths and 133,606 recovered cases as of 20 June 2021. Alpha and Delta variants of concern (VOC) and Kappa variant of interest (VOI) were detected in Myanmar as per information from the Ministry of Health and Sports as of 15 June 2021. The MRCS, with IFRC support, is leading on a parallel coordinated COVID-19 response..."
Source/publisher: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies via "Reliefweb" (New York)
2021-08-02
Date of entry/update: 2021-08-02
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Sub-title: Joint statement from 16 aid agencies warning of a humanitarian catastrophe in Myanmar.
Description: "Six months since the military’s seizure of power, aid agencies are warning of a spiralling humanitarian catastrophe in Myanmar triggered by skyrocketing Covid-19 cases and widespread violence in the country. Over 60 per cent of reported deaths from Covid-19 in Myanmar have occurred in the past month alone, with the number of confirmed cases doubling in the last two months. While the country is still reeling from the shockwaves of the military takeover, communities in Kayah State and the eastern Bago region – which have witnessed mass displacement in recent months – must now contend with hundreds of Covid-19 cases a day. Healthcare facilities from Kachin to Mandalay to Yangon remain shuttered as healthcare workers face violence and threats. More than 400 doctors and 180 nurses have been given arrest warrants since the military takeover in February 2021. “The communities we work with are desperate and dying. A third wave of Covid-19 is crashing down on Myanmar, unleashing yet another trauma for its people. The population needs safe and fair access to humanitarian aid and healthcare now,” said Laura Marshall, Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Myanmar. Lockdown measures, travel restrictions, bureaucratic impediments and insecurity are hampering humanitarian service delivery. Humanitarian workers and their families have themselves fallen gravely ill as aid agencies are forced to operate at reduced capacity. The failure to stop the spread of this deadly disease threatens to drive millions of already at-risk families into further need. Pregnant women and other vulnerable groups face new obstacles in reaching essential care and basic services. Cases of food insecurity and indebtedness are expected to climb significantly in the coming months, especially given rising food prices, job losses and currency depreciation. While humanitarian assistance and medical care is urgently needed to save lives today, a rapidly expanded vaccination programme is required to move the country out of this crisis. Unfortunately, only 3.6 million vaccine doses are expected to be allocated through COVAX, a drop in the ocean for the country’s population of 54.4 million. As aid agencies operating in Myanmar, we call on political leaders to do everything possible to assist the people of Myanmar in their hour of need. Their actions should include the immediate implementation of the ASEAN five-point consensus, agreed in April, to rapidly scale up aid and vaccination for all across Myanmar. In addition, we call for an end to attacks on healthcare and for all parties to engage in dialogue which allows for urgent access to assistance to those who require it..."
Source/publisher: Norwegian Refugee Council
2021-08-02
Date of entry/update: 2021-08-02
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Description: "1) COVID-19 Task Force (CTF) was formed on 21st July 2021 by the Ministry of Health, National Unity Government in collaboration with Ethnic Health Organisations, in order to prevent, mitigate and control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 2) COVID-19 Task Force (CTF) is headed by Chair of Ethnic Health Committee, Dr. Cynthia Maung as Clinical Lead and Union Minister for Minister of Health, Dr. Zaw Wai Soe as Deputy Clinical Lead. Relevant staff from the Ministry of Health and Ethnic Health Organisations and various experts will act as members of the task force. 3) COVID-19 Task Force (CTF) will be responsible for issuing directives relating to COVID-19 prevention and control public health information and will be giving urgent priority to discussions and cooperation with international associations in order to procure, not only the COVID-19 vaccines but also prerequisite assistance and equipment needed for vaccination programmes. This will be part of the recovery programme for coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) In order that CTF achieves the above objectives: a) To be able to procure the COVID-19 vaccines, related vaccine strategy plans, etc., and financial support, discussions and consultations will need to be held with organisations from the United Nations, International Non-Government Organisations, International Governments and ASEAN Countries. b) To be able to control and manage COVID-19 pandemic the public will need to comply strictly with the public health directives issued..."
Source/publisher: COVID-19 Task Force of Ministry of Health, NUG & Ethnic Health Organisations
2021-07-22
Date of entry/update: 2021-07-22
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Description: Article 12
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
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Language: English
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Description: Article 25
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: Burmese/ မွနျမာဘာသာ
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Description: Article 25
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: English
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Description: Article 25
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: Pwo-Karen
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Description: Article 25
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
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Language: S'gaw-Karen
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Description: Article 25
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: Shan
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Description: No.14. The right to the highest attainable standard of health (art. 12)
Source/publisher: Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date of entry/update: 2010-11-30
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Description: "With largely consolidated control over Dooplaya District in southern Karen State the SPDC and DKBA, as the two dominant (and allied) military forces, operate under a system of coexistence. The local civilian population, in turn, faces exploitative governance on two fronts as both SPDC and DKBA soldiers seek to extract money, labour, food and other supplies from them. Enforcing heavy movement restrictions on top of persistent exploitative demands, local communities are facing deteriorating livelihood opportunities, increasing poverty, and a constriction of educational and health care opportunities. Persistent human rights abuses thus foster the economic pressures fuelling the continuing migration of rural communities in Dooplaya District to refugee camps in Thailand and towards livelihood opportunities at urban centres in Burma and Thailand. This report examines the situation of abuse in Dooplaya District from January to June 2008..."
Source/publisher: Karen Human Rights Group Field Reports (KHRG #2008-F8)
2008-07-11
Date of entry/update: 2009-11-01
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: English
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