Publications - Released in 2014
The Health Systems in Transition (HiT) profiles are country-based reports that provide a detailed description of a health system and of reform and policy initiatives in progress or under development in a specific country.
There are positive indications in Myanmar that, along with the changes in the political system and administrative structures following the 2010 national elections, the new government is undertaking reforms which include the health sector. Challenges remain for further improving health equity among its population.
Addressing health inequities is of paramount importance for Myanmar, needing a major reform that will ensure health care services reach the poor and the disadvantaged groups, in particular minority groups and in conflict-affected and hard-to-reach areas, through the effective functioning of township health system. From an equity perspective, the move towards primary health care concepts and practices is a step in the right direction.