Myanmar’s Health Crisis Spills Over Borders

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Verena Hölzl and Lauren DeCiccaDecember 26, 2025 at 06:01 AM

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Myanmar's civil war, following the 2021 coup, has severely weakened the nation's healthcare system, leading to a surge in patients seeking medical care across the border in Thailand. The Mae Tao Clinic in Mae Sot, Thailand, has experienced a significant increase in patients from Myanmar, straining its resources. Diseases like malaria, cholera, and diphtheria, previously unseen in the area, are spreading due to the conflict and collapse of Myanmar's healthcare infrastructure. Experts warn that this situation could escalate into a regional health security crisis. The clinic is struggling to manage the influx of patients and prevent further burden on the Thai healthcare system.

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Malaria 30% Cholera 30% Burma 40% Diphtheria ×240% Mae Sot 50% Gree Say ×360% Thailand ×270% Mae Tao Clinic ×580% Myanmar ×890%

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myanmar 100% health crisis 90% civil war 80% healthcare system 70% infectious disease 70% border health 60% mae tao clinic 60% cholera 50% diphtheria 50% malaria 50%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Myanmar

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