Up to US$4.7 million of government funds have been poured into treatment for tuberculosis patients last year, according to the Deputy Health Minister.
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Photo essay: Lifeline on Thai-Burma border
Some 250-300 patients and family members are fed at the clinic twice daily, and an incredible 3,000 child births are recorded every year.
HIV/AIDS patients sent home without treatment
Feb 2, 2009 (DVB), Thirty HIV/AIDS patients from across Burma who had come to Rangoon to wait for medicine have been ordered to return home by local authorities without receiving…
NLD member loses sight due to lack of treatment
Mar 5, 2008 (DVB)-A detained Mandalay division National League for Democracy member has gone blind in his left eye due to lack of treatment for problems arising after an attack…
Activist unable to leave town for medical treatment
Mar 3, 2008 (DVB), Naw Ohn Hla, a veteran protestor who led the regular Tuesday prayer campaign, has been unable to seek medical treatment due to movement restrictions imposed upon…
HIV/AIDS hospital brings in fees for patients
Jan 23, 2008 (DVB), A hospital in Rangoon that was providing free services to people living with HIV and AIDS has introduced charges for patients due to lack of funds.…