Goal 1 In the rural areas of the target communities in south-eastern Myanmar, equitable provision of quality basic health and nutrition services will be improved.
Improving health and nutrition in Myanmar
Conflict and other barriers in Myanmar are making health care in the Kayin (Karen) region very difficult. In response to the long-standing conflicts and in support of peace efforts, the infant health care project is the first project to support the implementation of the health system.
Baseline
Since Myanmar gained its independence from the former colonial power Great Britain shortly after the Second World War, independence struggles in the Kayin (Karen) region on the country's eastern border have continued until today. Various ethnic groups, including the Kayin people, are striving for independence, which intensifies the conflict.
Implementation
Since the start of the project in 2016, the focus has been on equipping all 43 health centres in the project region and training the health personnel. Topics included mother-child care and emergency care at birth.
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