Diagnosis: Critical Health and Human Rights in Eastern Burma

This report highlights findings from a health and human rights survey in 21 conflict-affected townships of eastern Burma. Child and maternal mortality rates far exceed national averages, with preventable diseases like malaria and diarrhea as leading causes of death. Around 30% of households reported human rights abuses, directly impacting health—especially for women and children. In the absence of state services, ethnic and community-based health organizations care for over 376,000 people. Urgent support is needed to sustain their efforts and prevent further health crises and cross-border disease threats.