Myo Thiha

Gaps between rural and urban health in Myanmar

There is a clear and persistent gap between rural and urban health care, particularly in access to services, workforce availability, and quality of care.

Access to services – Rural communities face chronic shortages of health professionals, while urban areas have a much higher concentration of p…[Read more]

According to the Analysis of Access to Essential Health Services in Myanmar 2021-2023 by the World Bank, Myanmar already had only 17.8 doctors, nurses, and midwives per 10,000 population, which was below the WHO minimum threshold of 22.8 per 10,000 population before the 2021 crisis. The military takeover of 2021 sparked widespread protests and a…[Read more]

Good points are:

Easier retrieval of patient information – The first benefit of EMR is reducing the burden of hard documents and the difficulties in searching for them. This system reduces the limited access to full medical histories.

Data Quality – The system promotes data quality in terms of key variables, reduces data duplication, pro…[Read more]

I want to suggest the following actions to cope with the big health data challenges mentioned in “Big Health Data and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Challenge for Research, an Opportunity for Clinical Care”:

Missing data
To address this challenge, I would like to propose standardizing terminology and variables across all systems to enhance int…[Read more]

I agree with the first recommendation that key stakeholders should seek agreement on the scale and nature of corruption in each health system. To address the corruption should begin with creating space for open discussion. However, there are some challenges because less empowered people may be afraid to speak openly. They might need strong support…[Read more]

Community-based HIV Testing and Linkage to Care in Ethnic areas of Myanmar

In ethnic areas of Myanmar, access to facility-based HIV testing services is often limited due to geographic and many other conditions. This initiative includes community-based HIV testing services and linkage to treatment by trained CBS and community-based health workers…[Read more]

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Statistical significance indicates a scientifically or substantively important relation has been detected.

A result can be statistically significant because the sample size is very large, but it might be practically meaningless or not important. A small p-value only tells us that the data is unusual if the assumptions are…[Read more]

Hello, I am Myo Thiha, and I am commonly known as Ko Myo. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Community Health. My professional experiences are mostly related to the data management process as well as monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). I am currently serving in the MEL team at a local NGO, where I oversee multiple projects implemented in M…[Read more]

To develop a disaster recovery plan in a small organization, I would consider essential procedures such as risk assessment, impact analysis, data backup and restoration procedures, communication plans during emergencies, and training. In addition, I would like to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the respective staff for the recovery plan.…[Read more]

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing due to lifestyle and urbanization. People are advised to prevent these NCDs by promoting healthy diets, regular exercise, medical check-ups, and health awareness promotion.

Mental health issues have become more prominent across the globe. People are trying to solve these issues through online…[Read more]

I wanted to use a standardized data reporting template across all implementing partners to enhance data combination, compilation, and analysis at the program level. Previously, different focal points collected data in varying formats, which caused delays in data combination, analysis, and reporting. I provided guidance and explained my…[Read more]

Benefits of patients
1. Less waiting time for registration, consultation, prescriptions and treatment
2. Health information is available that reduces the errors in medication
3. Patients will be satisfied with the treatment and operation of the hospital

Benefits of the hospital
1. Reduce delay in diagnosis, treatment, and improve health care…[Read more]

The health information system we used faced issues with availability and confidentiality.

Availability – Health information systems have several downtimes due to poor internet access, which affects the availability of the authorized users. That affects the delay in real-time data entry, increases the burden on the data entry staff, and impacts…[Read more]

To ensure effective communication within my team, I focus on the following strategies:

1. Encourage openness: I create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas, feedback
2. Active Listening: I listen carefully to other people’s words and show respect
3. Clear Communication: I usually communicate clearly to avoid confusion
4. R…[Read more]

Thank you for the great presentation and for sharing current practices. Quick question, will you develop an annual report or something similar under data utilization?

Hi Ama,

Thanks for your background information, baseline data, and thorough presentation. I am wondering will you public the report under this surveillance system?

PM Lee Hsien Loong opened his remarks by acknowledging the situation. Continuously, he provided information about the DORSCON level to Orange. And his message was transparent as he explained what he knew about, what remained uncertain, and why certain measures were taken. He also showed empathy by acknowledging the public’s fear and anxiety and b…[Read more]

When I stepped into the role of leading the MEL Unit within the Organization, I adapted my leadership style based on the situation, the personalities of my team members, their individual leadership styles, and attitudes.

1. Affiliative Leadership – This is the style I use most often. I prioritize team harmony and emotional connection, and a…[Read more]

I think the following themes are areas where Myanmar still needs to strengthen pandemic preparedness:

1. Team (Theme 1) – Collaboration among stakeholders needs to be enhanced in Myanmar.

2. Technology (Theme 3) – Public health systems need to strengthen to create and share health intelligence and to collect and use high-quality data.

3. T…[Read more]