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Myanmar

Attacks on Health Care in Myanmar (26 June - 09 July 2024)

Attachments

Insecurity Insight identified 143 attacks on Myanmar's health care system between 01 January-11 June 2024. In these incidents, five health workers have been killed and health facilities have been damaged 77 times. High numbers continue to be recorded in Sagaing region.

Most incidents were attributed to the Myanmar military. Explosive weapons including air and drone strikes, and mortar shells have been used in 60 incidents. These attacks undermine health care providers’ ability to effectively meet patient needs, maintain safe staffing levels and impact the population’s access to health care.

Explore this interactive map to see where incidents happened. Access the data on HDX. Numbers may change if or when further information is made available.