AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoCholera Watch: WHO data shows Bangladesh reported 22,709 cholera cases in 2025, with over half among children under 5—an urgent reminder for Myanmar to keep water, sanitation, and child-focused prevention tight. COVID-19 Update (Myanmar): Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports reported no new confirmed cases in one recent reporting period, with 19 of 20 patients stable; another update raised confirmed cases to 22, with patients mostly stable and some in intensive care. Tobacco Health Alert: A new Lancet Global Health study estimates chewing tobacco caused about 251,000 deaths globally in 2023, with South Asia carrying most of the burden—Myanmar is named among the high-impact countries. Rakhine Airstrike Fallout: Reports say Myanmar Air Force strikes killed at least 49 in Arakan’s Kyauktaw market area, with further strikes reported in nearby townships—schools and markets reportedly closed as civilians flee. Refugee Safety Concern: UNHCR warned Malaysia’s return of 1,476 Myanmar nationals (including Rohingya) may put people at serious risk, as Malaysia proceeds despite objections. Regional Health Workforce Link: Japan published 17 countries approved for its technical intern training programme, including Myanmar—relevant for future healthcare staffing pipelines.
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