Myanmar  

South-East Asia Region Office  
54,410,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries


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Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
Latest Outbreak Events  
Lowest Indicators
20 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)

20 %

CE.2 Enabling environment is in place for management of chemical Events

Chemical Events (JEE)

20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

R.1.1 Strategic emergency risk assessments conducted and emergency resources identified and mapped

Preparedness (JEE)

20 %

R.4.1 System is in place for sending and receiving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)

20 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

20 %

RE.2 Enabling environment in place for management of radiological and nuclear emergencies

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

20 %

C.1.2 Gender Equality in health emergencies

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)

20 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)

20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.3.4 Optimize use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health and agriculture

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.6.2 Biosafety and biosecurity training and practices in all relevant sectors (including human, animal and agriculture)

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

20 %

R.1.2 National multi-sectoral multi-hazard emergency preparedness measures, including emergency response plans, are developed

Preparedness (JEE)

20 %

R.2.2 Emergency operations centre (EOC) capacities, procedures and plans

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

20 %

R.5.1 Risk communication systems for unusual/unexpected events and emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)

20 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

40 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

40 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

40 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

40 %

P.4.3 Mechanisms for responding to infectious and potential zoonotic diseases established and functional

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

40 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)

40 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

40 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

40 %

R.2.3 Emergency Exercise Management Programme

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

40 %

R.2.4 Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

40 %

R.3.1 Public Health and Security Authorities, (e.g. Law Enforcement, Border Control, Customs)

Linking Public Health and Security Authorities (JEE)

40 %

R.4.2 System is in place for sending and receiving health personnel during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)

40 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)

40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)

40 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)

40 %

C.4.3 Laboratory quality system

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)

40 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)

40 %

C.7.1 Planning for health emergencies

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)

40 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)

40 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)

40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

40 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

40 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

40 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

40 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)

40 %

P.6.1 Whole-of-government biosafety and biosecurity system in place for all sectors (including human, animal and agriculture

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

40 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

63 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

38%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
7
Port
2
Airport
3

2

Activities Conducted

2018 - 2019

SIMEX

2

Activities Conducted

2017 - 2019

AAR


No Data!

REMAP

6

Activities Conducted

2009 - 2018

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination




No Data!

Joint Risk Assessment (JRA)

Universal Health Coverage  
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
61
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2


Completed and published
2017

NAPHS


Published Plans in or before 2009

2006

Influenza Plan


D - National AMR action plan approved by government that reflects Global Action Plan objectives, with a budgeted operational plan and monitoring arrangements.

AMR PLAN


Completed

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

16

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • PIP Framework
  • Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • Resolve to Save Lives
  • To establish and strengthen influenza surveillance systems, knowledge and capacities for a timely and appropriate response to pandemic influenza

  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe

  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):This course aims to help the participants implement more effective policies and practices for nosocomial antimicrobial resistance(AMR) and healthcare-associated infection(HCAI) control in their own hospitals.

  • An effective malaria elimination model that can serve for the National Malaria Control Program is developed.

  • Support Myanmar with the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during the COVID-19 response

  • Support Myanmar with laboratory preparedness and response to COVID-19 

  • Provide strategic support for COVID-19 preparedness and response 

  • Support Myanmar with the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during the COVID-19 response

  • Support Myanmar with technical support concerning chemicals and poisons during the COVID-19 response
  • Support Myanmar surveillance operations for the COVID-19 response
  • Support Myanmar with laboratory preparedness and response to COVID-19
  • Support Myanmar with risk communication and community engagement throughout the COVID-19 response
  • Provide strategic support for COVID-19 preparedness and response
  • To provide 70 cities with technical and financial assistance to respond to COVID-19
  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe
  • To provide governments with effective risk communication strategies, social media monitoring, rumor management and the effective prevention and management of misinformation.
Partner Matching
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Immunization
  • National Laboratory System
  • Reporting
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  
  • GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance
AMR support activities
  • Microbiological Expertise
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Epidemiology/Surveillance
  • National Action Plan/Policy
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building
  • Knowledge Exchange
Thailand, National Institute of Health
UK, Department of Health
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Resource Mapping (REMAP)

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