HomeSearch
health problems - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search.
Cigarette packs must now display graphic health warnings
A directive by Burma’s Ministry of Health that cigarette packets must display mandatory warnings of health problems caused by smoking came into effect on 1 September.
Lacking support, Burma’s mental health patients suffer in silence
Mental health patients—many of them victims of junta-era repression—suffer in silence due to cultural stigma and a lack of psychological health care.
Burma’s largest coal project still poses a major health hazard, say residents
Residents of Tigyit in Shan State say a nearby coal project continues to endanger their health.
Political prisoners need health care too
Doctors are obliged to maintain professional ethnics. The health of our political prisoners is an emergency, and we cannot wait.
Concerns over health of Tharawaddy detainees
The government has been urged to provide care to activists being held in Tharawaddy prison following reports that many are suffering from ill health.
Gap’s report on supplier factories detail problems
The US Embassy of Burma released a report on Thursday voluntarily submitted by US retailer Gap Inc. detailing the compliance issues found in their two factories initially and the improvements made.
