Tag: Healthcare Access
Poor Roads in Kengtung Highlands Contribute to Maternal Deaths
Residents in the highland areas of Kengtung Township in eastern Shan State say poor road access is preventing patients—especially pregnant women—from reaching medical care,...
Emergency Patients Struggle as Transport Costs Surge in Kutkai
Residents in Kutkai, northern Shan State, say the cost of transporting emergency patients to hospitals in Mandalay has surged to around 2 million kyats...
Clashes in Mawkmai Displace Over 1,000, Leaving Families Without Food or...
Escalating military tensions in Mawkmai Township, southern Shan State, have left more than 1,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) facing severe health risks and food...
Healthcare Neglected in Shan State Highlands
Ethnic minorities living in the Shan State highlands still do not receive adequate healthcare because they live in remote areas without proper transport links...
