Barriers to Skincare Access in Myanmar
Burma Skincare Initiative
Myanmar ranks 190/191 for the overall health system performance as assessed by the World Health Organization[1]. Access to healthcare service and care is limited and dermatological care even more so. To address this, the Burma Skincare Initiative (BSI) aims to:
- Establish skincare access in disadvantaged communities
- Provide education to clinicians and patients across Myanmar
- Establish active and sustainable links between Myanmar and international dermatology communities
SIG funds will be used to:
- Set-up two pilot dermatology clinics in underserved areas in Northern Myanmar
- Develop dermatological clinic guidelines on common skin conditions in Burmese for dermatologists
- Train healthcare workers (HCWs) in simple management of common skin conditions
- Run educational workshops for patients using illustrated leaflets on common skin conditions
- Foster bi-directional links between Myanmar and international dermatology communities through annual BSI conferences and exchange fellowships
- Set-up a pilot teledermatology service