EHSSG

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..

Also known as: Ethnic Health System Strengthening Group