Myanmar: A Mobile Clinic Brings Hope to Families of Children with Congenital Disabilities.

Due to the economic crisis and political instability, people living in hard-to-reach areas affected by the conflict in Hlaing Bwe township, Kayin State, have been unable to access essential and quality healthcare services. In this context, Première Urgence Internationale has set up a mobile clinic to provide primary healthcare.

“She goes through struggles that other children do not experience”

Nan Mu Mu San, a 2-year and 8-month-old girl, was born with a congenital disability. “She faces daily challenges,” her mother explains. “She goes through struggles that other children do not experience. She smiles very often but cannot walk, which makes her dependent on other family members.” Despite their concerns about her condition, her parents couldn’t access any healthcare center and didn’t know how to improve her health.

Due to the economic crisis and political instability, people living in hard-to-reach areas affected by the conflict in Hlaing Bwe township, Kayin State, have been unable to access essential and quality healthcare services. This is particularly felt among people in need of specialized care.

A mobile approach to reach people requiring medical treatment in marginalized areas

In this context, Première Urgence Internationale has set up a mobile clinic in Myanmar to provide primary healthcare. This intervention is crucial for people requiring medical treatment in marginalized areas through a mobile approach.

After being informed by a volunteer about the opening of a mobile clinic in one of the townships in Kayin State, Nan Mu Mu San’s parents approached the medical teams of Première Urgence Internationale. They expressed their concerns about their child and wanted to know how to better assist her.

The mobile health team visited the parents’ home to provide appropriate medical consultations for the child and emotional and psychological support for the parents and other family members. To improve their daughter’s life, the healthcare staff of Première Urgence Internationale shared information about a specific organization that supports people with disabilities by providing long-term rehabilitation services and financial assistance.

Despite the challenges posed by the unstable context and numerous hurdles to overcome, Première Urgence Internationale manages to deliver essential primary healthcare services to the needy population.

This project was made possible through funding from the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF) and aimed to develop a multi-sectoral approach to mitigate the impacts of various political, economic, and health crises faced by the most vulnerable populations in Kayin State. The project concluded in January 2023 and allowed Première Urgence Internationale to address the essential needs of 6,527 individuals concerning health, nutrition, water, hygiene, and sanitation.

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