My personal view on the four actions to fight corruption is as below.
1. Convene stakeholders and talk openly about corruption
Agree. Corruption cannot be reduced if it is not acknowledged. In Myanmar, open discussion is difficult, so health workers, especially junior staff, need support and protection to speak safely.
2. Prioritize actions with high impact and feasible solutions
Agree. Public health professionals should focus on corrupt practices that harm vulnerable groups most, such as informal payments and drug diversion, and where solutions are realistic.
3. Take a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach
Agree. Corruption is not only a health problem. In Myanmar, involving communities, civil society, and other sectors helps to understand causes and find practical solutions.
4. Clarify the role of research
Agree. Simple, practical research such as audits, community feedback mechanism, and basic data report, is more useful than complex studies in the Myanmar context.
Additional suggestions for Myanmar might include
Promoting community engagement and accountability
Improving transparency in recruitment and procurement
Improving health worker pay and working conditions
Using simple digital tools for reporting and stock management
In conclusion, the four actions might be appropriate for Myanmar if they are applied carefully, using practical, and community-based approaches.