Video: Healthcare Out of Reach

This week: Doctors say a much-feared COVID-19 fourth wave might not be as bad as expected, but the weakened currency caused by the country’s political turmoil means that healthcare is out of reach for much of the population.

Doh Athan is a weekly podcast which looks at human rights issues from around Myanmar. It is made by local journalists with media partners from around the country. Doh Athan is made through a partnership with Fondation Hirondelle and the support of our donors.

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