Health
Deadly secret: The illegal abortions killing Myanmar's women
Thiri's heart started pounding and her whole body shook after she swallowed the final dose of pills that would end her unwanted pregnancy in a Yangon hotel.
May 2, 2017
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Cardiology
Myanmar warned against unhealthy lifestyles as hypertension and high cholesterol rise
Myanmar's leading heart doctors have warned against unhealthy lifestyles as nearly one in three citizens are reported to have hypertension and half have high cholesterol. The call comes as the ASEAN Federation of Cardiology ...
Oct 14, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
At least 30 children dead in Myanmar from unknown disease
At least 30 children have died in northwestern Myanmar since mid-June from an unknown disease that causes breathing difficulty, officials said Thursday.
Aug 4, 2016
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Health
Alarm sounded over Myanmar's betel habit
As he manoeuvres his taxi through the barely moving traffic of downtown Yangon, Myo Min Htaike's jaw methodically pounds a pulpy mass of nuts and tobacco, his teeth stained a dark blood-red.
Jul 27, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
US: Myanmar legislation on birth control 'dangerous'
The U.S. says legislation on population control approved by Myanmar's parliament is dangerous and could undermine the democratic hopes of minority groups.
May 19, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study in Myanmar confirms artemisinin-resistant malaria close to border with India
The spread of malaria parasites that are resistant to the drug artemisinin - the frontline treatment against malaria infection - into neighbouring India would pose a serious threat to the global control and eradication of ...
Feb 19, 2015
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Health
Australian project to combat Myanmar snakebite deaths
Australia is funding a three-year, 2.3 million Australian dollar ($1.8 million) project that will aid snakebite victims in Myanmar by upgrading care facilities and the quality and availability of antivenom.
Feb 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Leprosy: Myanmar struggles with ancient scourge
High in the hills of Myanmar's war-torn borderlands, a clutch of new leprosy cases among communities virtually cut off from medical help is a sign that the country's battle with the ancient disease is far from over.
Aug 21, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vietnam, Myanmar test three patients for Ebola (Update)
Vietnam and Myanmar are testing three patients for the deadly Ebola virus after they arrived in the Southeast Asian nations from Africa while suffering from fever, health officials said.
Aug 20, 2014
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Health
Action needed with Burma maternal, child health
As a regional neighbour to Myanmar, the Commonwealth Government has recognised Australia has a responsibility – and the capacity – to help alleviate poverty in the developing nation. Australia is also able to support ...
Dec 2, 2013
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