Civil society organization (CSOs) have played a critical role in Myanmar’s health system for decades. However, based on our experience with working in the field with CSOs, we find that uniformity of knowledge for Universal Health Coverage is a gap we need to fill quickly. Many providers have knowledge gaps in overall health systems functioning and are familiar only with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria because of dedicated funding streams for such vertical programs.
Mandalay
29.12.2020
25.10.2017
This project intended to facilitate to empower the enabling enviroment for HIV key populations with the coordination between Members of Parliament and Community Network Consortium (CNC) consisting 8 community networks working on HIV and AIDS and partner organizations.
14.06.2016
Current activities undertaken in Myanmar
For the past 10 years PGK has implemented not only HIV prevention among vulnerable groups but also care and support activities, including treatment of opportunistic infections (OI) for PLHAs. PGK has grown into an organization with a strong skill set with planning, managing and implementing the projects though the implementation of 3DFund Round I and III.
13.11.2014
There is lack of adequate legislation to address violence against women. In addition, existence of strong patriarchal traditional, poor knowledge and lack of confidence of women have hindered them from seeking right to protect from violence. This project indented to create community based referral mechanism and build the capacity of community especially existing community support groups to protect women and girls from violence.