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Attacks on Health Care in Myanmar: 24 June - 07 July 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Insecurity Insight , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Since the military coup in 2021, numerous incidents of violence or obstruction of access to health care have occurred.
Violence against health care has been a persistent issue in Myanmar. Since the military coup in 2021, numerous incidents of violence or obstruction of access to health care have occurred. Most of these incidents have been attributed to the Myanmar Armed Forces.
Health workers have been targeted, with many killed or arrested. Health facilities have also been damaged on multiple occasions. Further details on these incidents are available from Insecurity Insight, which has been collecting data on the issue.
The data provides more information on the scope and nature of the violence against health care in Myanmar.
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Category: disaster Published: July 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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