Every month, our project manager in Myanmar Su Myat Oo (called Su Su) sends us a summary of the activities at the Irrawaddy River Doctors and at the mother and child center. She also gives us an insight into the current situation in the politically unstable Myanmar and the impact this is having on the local people.

We reproduce her impressive report in the original English language. Here are her observations for the month of June:

Dear Dr. Veronika,

I hope you and your team are fine and healthy. I am writing the monthly overview report to inform you about our medical trip and activities in June. On June 24th evening the medical trip was finished safely. During the trip, we faced many problems: you probably heard about the situation of Myanmar on social media. The condition is disappointing and it get worse day by day. We are not safe anywhere. Therefore, there is nothing we can do, but we are always praying for our safety.

According to June trip schedule, the trip begun on June 4th and last until June 24th, during this time 12 villages could be visited. We treated a total amount 2124 patients (children and adults). The list includes general patients (1412) and dental patients (712) as well as (74) pregnancy women who came to our boat for AN care. Laboratory tests for pregnant (50) women have been done and a total number of 629 children (1 – 15 years) came for medical check-ups and treatment. 17 infants (<1 year) visited our boat for medical treatment. Additionally we were able to deworm 300 persons.

During June, most patients came due to medical treatment for malaria, dengue, hepatitis, syphilis, HIV, diabetes mellitus, coughing, respiratory infection, disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. But many more diseases could be treated.

Here are some pictures of the treatments:

In June, we also visited a new village to provide medical treatment. The village is called Ka Naung village, Pya Pone township. There are around 200 household in this village and they also have a basic education middle school.

The last thing I want to say, we thanks to Artemed Stiftung Foundation and all donors. We are still able to operate because of your help and continue support.

With Best regards,

Su Su

News from the Mother and Child Center, Bogale

In June, a total of 160 women were treated at the Mother and Child Center. Of these, six came for delivery, 95 for prenatal care and seven for follow-up checks. The remaining 52 patients came to the center for other complaints. Children were also treated for the first time in June. A total of 8 children between the ages of one and 11 came to be examined. The increasing number of visits since the center opened in January 2022 shows that it has been accepted by the population and that there is a high demand.