"I will take part in the revolution with our people": a qualitative study of healthcare workers' experiences of violence and resistance after the 2021 Myanmar coup d'etat.
Rohini J HaarKaterina CrawfordLarissa FastThan Htut WinLeonard RubensteinKarl BlanchetLouis LillywhiteNicholus Tint-ZawMyo-Myo MonPublished in: Conflict and health (2024)
The coup and ensuing violence severely disrupted the healthcare system, resulting in shortages of supplies, reduced quality of care, and exacerbated challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite facing significant hardships, HWs remained resilient, engaging in resistance efforts within the CDM and seeking support from local communities and international organizations. They expressed a need for increased awareness, financial assistance, and concrete support for the health system to address the crisis.