Midwives are the backbone of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Adolescent Health (SRMNAH) care. Workforce planning is essential to identify the knowledge and skills that are required so that they can achieve their objectives. Such planning is an integral part of health system strengthening and its strategic management. An SRMNAH workforce assessment was undertaken in Myanmar in order to obtain a basis for the development of midwifery workforce policy and planning.
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“The Natonal Standards for Midwives (Core Competencies and Educaton)” are the culminaton of a joint effort that began in June 2015, between UNFPA Myanmar and the Department of Health Professional Resource Development and Management (DHPRDM), Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Myanmar Nurse and Midwife Council (MNMC). Technical and fnancial support was provided to develop the natonal midwifery standards in line with ASEAN Regional Guidelines.
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THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMARThe 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing CensusCensus Report Volume 4-B (Mortality)
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THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMARThe 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing CensusCensus Report Volume 4-A (Fertility and Nuptiality)
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THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMARThe 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing CensusCensus Report Volume 4-C (Maternal Mortality)
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THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMARThe 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing CensusCensus Report Volume 2-C
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2015 saw a momentous political change take place in Myanmar. It was also the year of devastating floods and the release of the results from the 2014 census. In this context, UNFPA assisted Myanmar in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health; Population and Development; Young People; HIV and AIDS; Gender Equality; Gender-Based Violence; and Emergencies and Humanitarian Assistance.
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The mission of Facility Assessment for Reproductive Health Commodities and Services is to provide the information and understanding needed for the country’s Reproductive Health Security.
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THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMARThe 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing CensusCensus Report Volume 2-B
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Under 20 year-old clients accounted for only 2%. Majority was between 30-34 years (27%). 70% of total clients were between 25 and 39. Age distribution was not different across levels of health facilities and urban/rural. Average age (SD) of clients was 31.6 (6.7) years. Clients from Rakkhine and Shan South were younger than average (<30 years) and clients from Yangon and Bago East were oldest (>33 years)
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