The Health system of Burma (Myanmar) has been fragmented with geographically differentiated service providers parallel to the ministry of health of the government, to serve vulnerable and marginalized population, as a consequence of decades-long armed conflicts. Ethnic Health Organizations (EHOs) have been established by various Ethnic Groups in Burma to serve the conflict affected populations in the border areas of Burma. Ethnic Health Systems Strengthening Group (EHSSG) is a network of ethnic and community based health organizations who are working together to strengthen health systems in Eastern Burma, and to advocate for equitable and essential primary health services for vulnerable an displaced people throughout Burma. EHSSG members provide comprehensive health program in their local areas through a collaborative approach with local, national, and international agencies. EHSSG members are working towards an improved decentralized health system, where the work of existing ethnic and community based health organizations is accredited and an integral part of a Federal Health System.
Our Vision
An accessible, equitable, and quality primary health care system, where health services are equitably available to all through a multi-sectoral approach that ensures the protection of the poor and vulnerable within a Federal Union of Burma.
Our Mission
EHSSG works together to strengthen health systems in Eastern Burma, advocates for equitable and essential primary health services for vulnerable and displaced people throughout Burma, and foster an improved decentralized health system where the work of existing ethnic and community based health organizations is accredited and an integral part of a devolved federal health system.
Aims
Responsiveness through evidence-based programming and planning
Financial and social risk protection through prioritizing context-appropriate, low-cost interventions and improved referral systems
Improved efficiency through the identification and improvement of underperforming facilities, programming, and health workforce
Improved health outcomes through expanding access of vulnerable and marginalized population to quality health services
