Myanmar 1 project

Institution of the Myanmar Haemophilia Patients’ Association and establishment of its collaboration network

Partner institution
Yangon Children’s Hospital, Yangon

Represented by
Dr Khin Nwe Oo, MD, Paediatrician

Duration
3 years, Q4 2013 – Q3 2016

Status
Completed

Objectives

• Plan and execute the establishment of the Myanmar Haemophilia Patient’s Association
• Adapt and translate key training materials on haemophilia into Myanmar version
• Educate healthcare professionals in key centres and inform about the association and its role
• Create awareness amongst people with haemophilia and society about the association, haemophilia and provide guidance
• Prepare and execute application to become a WFH National Member Organisation

Achievements

• Advocating with government to register MHPA in Myanmar
• Adapt and translate key training materials on haemophilia into Myanmar version
• Prepare and execute application to become a WFH National Member Organisation
• 209 healthcare professionals were trained
• 155 people with haemophilia received education
• MHPA became an associate national member organisation of the WFH