Higher risk of COVID-19 infection among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar under the military coup

Khai, Tual Sawn

doi:10.1080/17441692.2022.2028303

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“…However, the World Health Organization reported that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the threat to global security and economic development, and lower public health investments undermined health and welfare worldwide [ 45 ]. However, the Myanmar military blocked lifesaving and humanitarian aid and medical workers from reaching a million internally displaced people amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic instead of providing healthcare [ 46 ]. This places individuals, especially those injured by indiscriminate airstrikes and who require medical attention, at risk of losing their lives [ 47 – 49 ].…”

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“…This puts the IDP population in Myanmar at a higher risk of infection with infectious diseases and contracting COVID-19 owing to a lack of access to medical and humanitarian aid. For instance, in Chin State, more than six IDPs have died because of a lack of timely healthcare treatment, including children, pregnant women, and older adults [ 46 , 54 ]. Despite the lack of reliable data, the number of actual deaths seems higher nationwide.…”

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Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19

Khai

2023

Arch Public Health

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Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated particular challenges for internally displaced people (IDPs). Over 1.9 million people in Myanmar have been displaced due to the escalation of armed conflict after the military coup in 2021. The vulnerability faced by IDPs in Myanmar, coupled with the impact of the recent military coup and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has received little global attention. This study examined how military coup exacerbated the health and well-being of IDPs in Myanmar post the military coup. The study employed purposive sampling and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) referrals to find participants. Qualitative in-depth telephone interviews were conducted with a total of 17 IDPs. A thematic analysis of the findings indicates that IDPs experience anxiety and fear daily, adversely affecting their mental health due to the increased escalation of armed conflict and attacks on civilian places, including IDPs shelters. Some IDPs contract COVID-19 and suffer from malaria and dengue fever owing to their precarious living conditions. Moreover, the military’s restrictions on humanitarian aid distribution, including healthcare, medicine, and food, have severely impacted the health and well-being of IDPs in Myanmar, exacerbating food shortages and limiting healthcare access.

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Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19

Khai

2023

Arch Public Health

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“…Several reports have shown that there are many humanitarian crises caused by military coups, including displacement of people from their homes, making them refugees, food insecurity, inequalities in healthcare and educational services, psychological problems, and so on. 12 , 13 , 14 For example, in Syria, it was estimated that less than half of Syrian population is still living in their homes with over 4 million registered as refugees in neighboring countries such as Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt. 12 In Myanmar, over a hundred thousand civilians were displaced from their homes due to intensified conflicts between the military, ethnic armed groups, and people's defense force.…”

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“… 12 In Myanmar, over a hundred thousand civilians were displaced from their homes due to intensified conflicts between the military, ethnic armed groups, and people's defense force. 13 While in Africa, over 12 million people were displaced by armed conflicts and violence and there were hundreds of thousands of people displaced by natural disasters, like earthquakes, flooding, and so on. 14 , 15 Conflict and political instability are culprits of displacement and refugees which can also be possible in the case of Niger republic.…”

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“…Also, chronically ill patients such as hypertensive, diabetes, and so on, have difficulty accessing healthcare for their medications. 13 Also, the coup in Myanmar led to the blockage of all humanitarian aid which increased the potential of infections such as COVID‐19, HIV, and so on. 13 This could happen in the Niger Republic too if no urgent intervention to address the coup.…”

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Humanitarian crisis amid the military coup in Niger republic; what went wrong?

Oduoye,

Ubechu,

Zafar

et al. 2024

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IntroductionA humanitarian crisis means any event or series of events that are harmful to the health or security of the general population. The Niger Republic is currently facing a serious crisis amid the military coup of July 26, 2023. We fear that if nothing is done about it quickly, there could be a civil war in Niger and other neighboring countries.AimThis present article aims to provide comprehensive knowledge about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Niger, highlighting the factors that caused it and providing possible solutions for them.MethodologyA literature search was conducted on the recent humanitarian crisis caused by the military coup in Niger Republic using databases such as PubMed, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, World Health Organization, United Nations, online newspapers, and reports from 2013 to 2023.ResultWe found that the humanitarian crisis amid the military coup in Niger Republic has further amplified the vulnerability of millions of Nigeriens to more problems in the Niger Republic. The number of Nigeriens in need of humanitarian assistance has reportedly increased by 65%, from 2.3 million in 2019 to 3.8 million in 2021. More than two million children in Niger have been impacted by the crisis in the country and need humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, other causes of the humanitarian crisis in the Niger Republic include sociodemographic factors, climate change, and other natural disasters.ConclusionThe humanitarian crisis in Niger, caused by different factors such as socioeconomic stagnation, environmental causes, food insecurity, terrorist activities, and internal displacement, is an alarming situation that requires an urgent solution and a response from the international community. There is a need to analyze all the underlying causes of humanitarian crises and find long‐lasting solutions for them.

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Struggling to resume childhood vaccination during war in Myanmar: evaluation of a pilot program

Poe,

Emily,

Aurora

et al. 2024

Int J Equity Health

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Background After the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the health system began to disintegrate when staff who called for the restoration of the democratic government resigned and fled to states controlled by ethnic minorities. The military retaliated by blocking the shipment of humanitarian aid, including vaccines, and attacked the ethnic states. After two years without vaccines for their children, parents urged a nurse-led civil society organization in an ethnic state to find a way to resume vaccination. The nurses developed a vaccination program, which we evaluated. Methods A retrospective cohort study and participatory evaluation were conducted. We interviewed the healthcare workers about vaccine acquisition, transportation, and administration and assessed compliance with WHO-recommended practices. We analyzed the participating children’s characteristics. We calculated the proportion of children vaccinated before and after the program. We calculated the probability children would become up-to-date after the program using inverse survival. Results Since United Nations agencies could not assist, private donations were raised to purchase, smuggle into Myanmar, and administer five vaccines. Cold chain standards were maintained. Compliance with other WHO-recommended vaccination practices was 74%. Of the 184 participating children, 145 (79%, median age five months [IQR 6.5]) were previously unvaccinated, and 71 (41%) were internally displaced. During five monthly sessions, the probability that age-eligible zero-dose children would receive the recommended number of doses of MMR was 92% (95% confidence interval [CI] 83–100%), Penta 87% (95% CI 80%–94%); BCG 76% (95% CI 69%–83%); and OPV 68% (95% CI 59%–78%). Migration of internally displaced children and stockouts of vaccines were the primary factors responsible for decreased coverage. Conclusions This is the first study to describe the situation, barriers, and outcomes of a childhood vaccination program in one of the many conflict-affected states since the coup in Myanmar. Even though the proportion of previously unvaccinated children was large, the program was successful. While the target population was necessarily small, the program’s success led to a donor-funded expansion to 2,000 children. Without renewed efforts, the proportion of unvaccinated children in other parts of Myanmar will approach 100%.

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Higher risk of COVID-19 infection among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar under the military coup

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Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19

Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19

Humanitarian crisis amid the military coup in Niger republic; what went wrong?

Struggling to resume childhood vaccination during war in Myanmar: evaluation of a pilot program

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