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Health care workers in Myanmar face an urgent and growing threat—armed drones targeting hospitals, mobile clinics, and aid operations. These attacks endanger lives and access to critical care.
Our latest report provides practical measures to help health care providers mitigate these risks. From early warning systems to protective strategies for staff, infrastructure, and mobile teams, this guide is essential for anyone working to safeguard medical services in Myanmar. The report is part of a series that highlights the devastating impact of violence on the health care system in Myanmar and proposes approaches to mitigate and prevent further harm.
Examples of mitigation measures include
Early warning systems – Using human spotters and radio frequency detectors to detect drone activity.
Safer facility design – Relocating critical services underground and reinforcing windows with blast-resistant film.
Mobile team security – Avoiding predictable travel routes and using unmarked vehicles for discretion.
Patient protection – Spacing out health services to prevent mass gatherings that could be targeted.
These are just some steps you can take to help protect health workers, patients, and critical health services from the use of armed drones in Myanmar. Download the Report (available in Burmese on request).