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 Post-Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA): Health
Findings
Rebuilding and restoring health systems
destroyed by the cyclone is now a priority for health partners in Myanmar. According to the Post-Nargis
Joint Assessment (PONJA) report, released on 21 July, 75% of health
facilities suffered some damage and one out of five was totally
destroyed. Access to healthcare,
particularly primary and preventive health services, has been significantly
affected due to destroyed facilities and disrupted supplies of drugs and
equipment, according to the PONJA findings.
Consequently, there was a 5% decline in antenatal services provided by
health institutions. Facilities
providing delivery care declined by 9% and those offering immunizations
declined by 16% after the cyclone.
It will cost an estimated 12.8 billion Kyats (US$ 2 billion) to rebuild the health facilities.
The PONJA recommendations for ‘revitalization of regular health services’
include support for human resources development and training, and increased
coordination of services at the township level. PONJA
Health Findings Summary PONJA Full Report
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