The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 16 million people—almost 30 percent of Burma’s population—could benefit from rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT).
Through the National Health Plan (2017-2021), Burma recognized the need for integrative rehabilitation services and strived for universal health coverage, including strengthening rehabilitation as a crucial element. However, after the military coup in February 2021, the country’s health care system nearly collapsed. Political turmoil and the eruption of violence disrupted services at hospitals and rehabilitation centers, limiting access to services by people who require rehabilitation.