(1) Implementation of Myanmar Liver Foundation’s Activities for Effective Control of Viral Hepatitis in Myanmar ( Phase 4) ( 1-1-2023 to 31-12-2023 )
In this year 2023, with the support of Community Partners Myanmar (CPM) , this activity was conducted at MLF’s Than Sitt Charity Clinic (TSCC) , Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon ( from 1st Jan to 31 Dec 2023 ), with the objectives of : (1) To provide free assistance of investigations and anti-viral drugs to HBV Infected 100 treatment naïve patients with shared cost (2) To provide free assistance of investigations and anti-viral drugs to HBV infected 50 Patients already on treatment in Phase 3 project and (3) to collaborate and cooperate with other organizations.
1:1 Anti-viral , Tenofovir 300 mg (1440) bottles ,products of BPI, Myanmar ,prescribed in the Project
1:2 Hemoglobinometer (HemoCue 301), a product of Sweden , installed at the TSCC Laboratory
1:3 Registration & Clinical Consultation of HBV patients at TSCC
1:4 HBV VL testing & Laboratory investigation, performed at TSCC
(2) Collaboration with Burnet Institute
BIMM Training on “ PSEAH & Fraud Policy” to the MLF's staff at Best Western Green Hill Hotel, Yangon on 16-2 -23
(3) Collaboration with CHAI
3:1 Collaborative Research Poster Displayed at the APASL 2023 , Taipei ( February 15-19, 2023 )
3:2 Coordination Meeting for future M & E Training for application of VHep to MLF’ Staff (28-3-2023)
(4) Accepting the donation of HCV anti-viral , Declatasvir 60 mg ( 1000 ) bottles to TSCC from HETERO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd ( 14-3-2024 )
(5) Technical Sharing Sessions
5:1 Sessions (1)
Date | Time | Topics | Speakers |
---|---|---|---|
28 April 2023 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Updated findings on viral hepatitis from International liver meetings and journals. | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi |
1:45 - 2:30 PM | Viral Hepatitis B Infection: Prevention & Vaccination | Dr. Win Aung | |
2:30 - 3:00 PM | Q&A | All |
5:2 Sessions (2)
Date | Time | Topics | Speakers |
---|---|---|---|
29 June 2023 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Simplified Treatment Guidelines of Viral Hepatitis C Infection | Dr. Yi Yi Sein |
1:45 - 2:30 PM | Recent updates on common liver diseases in Myanmar obtained from Meetings, Conferences and Journals. | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi | |
2:30 - 3:00 PM | Q&A | All |
(6) Collaboration with Burnet Institute
6:1 Title : Establishment of Monitoring and Evaluation System in MLF
6: 1:1 Activity : Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop : Current Practices of Data Management System at MLF at Hotel H Valley , Bahan Tsp . ( 7-5-2023 )
6: 1:2 Activity : Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop :Basic Principles at Hotel H Valley , Bahan Tsp ( 11-6-2023)
6:2 Title : Community-based Viral Hepatitis C Prevention, Testing and Treatment in Yangon , Myanmar ( TREAT-HEP ) Project.
6: 2:1 Activity : TREAT-HEP Lesson-Learned Workshop at Hotel H Valley , Bahan Tsp ( 8-6-2023)
6: 2:2 Activity : Review Meeting on TREAT-HEP project (Year-1) with Burnet Institute ( HQ ) , Melbourne , Australia through Zoom Link ( 21-6-2023 )
(7) Collaboration with CHAI
Title : Establishment and Deployment of a Simple Data Recording and Reporting System in MLF
Activity : On-job Training on “ Application of a mobile medical record (VHep) for Viral Hepatitis Management “ to the MLF's Staff: Vhep training and how to use in Excel. (27-6 -2023)
(8) Collaboration with Mega Life Sciences
Project Title : Assessment of hepatic function improvement in patients with liver diseases / involvement after taking the liver support , LIVOLIN FORT
Activity : On Line Consultation of 180 patients with liver dysfunctions at MLF’s TSCC (8/5/2023 to 16/6/2023)
(9) Collaboration with Zifam Pharmaceutical Co.
Title : Effective treatment of patients with HBV infection : Provision of HBV antiviral , Tenofovir ( 70 bottles ) , product of Zifam Pharmaceutical Co. to the MLF ( 9-6-2023 )
Activity : Free dispensing HBV antivirals to 23 patients with HBV infection for the period of 3 months
(10) Technical Sharing Sessions to the CPM’s Partner Organizations (6-9-2023)
Agenda for Technical Sharing Session (6 September 2023)
Time (MMT) | Topics | Facilitator |
---|---|---|
1:00 - 1:45 PM | Alcohol Related Liver Diseases | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi |
1:45 - 2:30 PM | upates of Fatty Liver Disease | Dr. Mya Mya Mu |
2:30 - 3:00 PM | Q&A | All |
(11) Round Table Discussion and Knowledge Sharing about World Hepatitis Day to the Public through Skynet TV Media by MLF ( 28-7-2023)
(12 ) MLF Staff’s Performance of NO Hep Activities at TSCC on the World Hepatitis Day (28-7-2023)
(13 ) Knowledge Sharing Session at the MLF’s Thant Sitt Charity Clinic , San Chaung Tsp and Aung Pin Lel Monastery, South Okalapa Tsp , Yangon (28-7-2022)
(14 ) Collaboration with Burnet Institute
(15) Collaboration with WHO
Activity : Implementation of Activities for Commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2023: Health Education, HBV & HCV Screening, Hepatitis B Vaccination and Linkage to Care in Selected Townships, Myanmar ,Supported by WHO ( July to October 2023 )
Sites of implementing the Activities and Findings
Under the guidance of MLF Central Headquarter in Yangon , activities for Commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2023 were implemented at the MLF’s Township branches located at the following 13 Cities in 9 states and regions of Myanmar ; Yangon, Mandalay, Loikaw , Mawlamyine, Pathein, Taunggyi, Lashio, Sittwe, Mogok, Kyuakpadaung, Pyimana, Taungoo and Hmawbi .
Sr No | MLF Branches |
Date of Activities |
HE talks (No) |
Total Screening (No) |
positivity | Total Vaccination (No) |
Taking Counseling (No) |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HBs Ag | Anti-HCV | |||||||
1 | Yangon | 28,29 July & 3,18 Aug | 18 | 473 | 8 (1.69%) | 3 (0.69%) | 464 (Abs-1) | 11 |
2 | Mandalay | 23, 28, 29, 30 July | 6 | 497 | 8 (1.6%) | - (0%) | 489 | 7 (Abs-1) |
3 | Loikaw | 28.7.2023 | 1 | 290 | 15 (5.17%) | 2 (0.69%) | 268 (Abs-1) | 17 |
4 | Mawlamyine | 26,30 July | 2 | 172 | 3 (1.74%) | 1 (0.58%) | 169 | 4 |
5 | Pathein | 3.8.2023 | 1 | 121 | 4 (3.3%) | 5 (4.1%) | 117 | 9 |
6 | Taunggyi | 28,29 July | 2 | 151 | 4 (2.65%) | 3 (1.99%) | 147 | 7 |
7 | Lashio | 30.7.2023 | 1 | 160 | 8 (5%) | 3 (1.88%) | 152 | 11 |
8 | Sittwe | 29.7.2023 | 1 | 137 | 4 (2.92%) | 2 (1.46%) | 133 | 6 |
9 | Mogok | 30.7.2023 | 1 | 153 | 3 (1.96%) | 6 (3.92%) | 150 | 9 |
10 | Kyuakpadaung | 28.7.2023 | 1 | 131 | 1 (0.76%) | - (0%) | 130 | 1 |
11 | Pyimana | 28.7.2023 | 1 | 138 | 8 (5.8%) | - (0%) | 130 | 8 |
12 | Taunggo | 30,31 July | 3 | 155 | 2 (1.29%) | 2 (1.29%) | 153 | 4 |
13 | Hmawbi | 27.7.2023 | 1 | 130 | 4 (3.08%) | 1 (0.77%) | 126 | 5 |
Grand Total | 39 | 2708 | 72 (2.66%) | 28 (1.03%) | 2628 (Abs-8) | 99 (Abs-1) |
(16) Collaboration with the Ling Jiou Mountain Charity Foundation , Taiwan
Activity : Accepting the donation of 4 Ultrasounds by the Ling Jiou Charity Foundation & Woh Medical Co., Ltd to the MLF for Management and effective Control of Viral Hepatitis in Myanmar ( 13-9-2023)
(17) Collaboration with the Tao Yuan General Hospital , Taiwan
Activity : Signing of Letter of Agreement between MLF and Tao-Yuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health & Welfare, Taiwan for future Collaborative Works and Training of M.O from MLF ( 13-9-2023)
(18) Collaboration with BKK Foundation , CPM
Activity : Site visit to the Nae Thit Kyann Mar Clinics at South Dagon & Dagon Seikkan Townships ( 15-9-2023)
(19) Collaboration with CHAI
Activity : Meeting & Discussion on Strengthening and Expansion of National Hepatitis Control Program in Myanmar ( 15-9-2023 )
(20) Collaboration with CHAI
Activity : Project Proposal preparation ; Study on Effectiveness of Liver supplement ; Livolin Forte on patients with liver injury ( 14-8-2023 & 23-9-2023 )
(21) Collaboration with Zydus Cadila Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
Activity : Provision of HBV anti-viral Tenofovir 300 mg (TENOV ) 25 boxes ( 2500 capsules )to the Than Sitt Charity Clinic , MLF for Free treatment of patients with HBV infection ( 22- 9-2023)
(22) Technical Sharing Session to the CPM’s Partner Organizations ( 8-11-2023)
Agenda for Technical Sharing Session ( 8 November 2023 )
Time (MMT) | Topics | Facilitator |
---|---|---|
1:00 - 1:45 PM | Harm Reduction Services for key populations : Australia Experiences | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi |
1:45 - 2:30 PM | Hepatitis C Management in General and Key Populations | Dr. Yi Yi Sein |
2:30 - 3:00 PM | Q&A | All |
(23) Knowledge Sharing Session at the MLF’s Head Quarters , Yangon ( 16-11-2023)
(24) Collaboration with Burnet Institute
Activity : Active participation in Implementation of “ Community-based Viral Hepatitis Prevention, Testing and Treatment in Yangon, Myanmar ”, in collaboration with Burnet Institute (TREAT-HEP Myanmar Project ) ( 1 -10-23 to 31-1-2024)
(25 ) Collaboration with Zydus Alidac
Activity : Site Visit to Zydus Alidac Pharmaceutical Plant, Thilawa, ThanLyin Tsp ( 26-10-2023 )
(26) Collaboration with Rotary Club of Essendon, Australia.
Activity : Donation of Disposable Masks, Syringes , Needles & Cannulas (18-11-2023)
(27) CPM’s Program Review Meeting 2023 ( 22-12-2024 at Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon )
Objectives:
Date: 22/Dec/2023
No. | Time | Topics | Focal |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 09:00 - 09:20 | Introduction session Group Photo | Dr. Htin Hnin Khine |
2 | 09:20 - 09:30 | Opening Remarks by CPM | Dr. Nay Nyi Nyi Lwin / Sayama Htoo Khu |
3 | 09:30 - 09:50 | Overall CPM presentation and way forward | Dr. Nay Nyi Nyi Lwin |
4 | 09:50 - 10:20 | Partner's presentation (MLF) | MLF |
5 | 10:20 - 10:30 | Q & A | MLF |
6 | 10:30 - 10:50 | Tea Break | |
7 | 10:50 - 11:20 | Partner's presentation (YMCA - NPT) | YMCA-NPT |
8 | 11:20 - 11:30 | Q & A | |
9 | 11:30 - 12:00 | Partner's presentation (BTD) | BTD |
10 | 12:00 - 12:10 | Q & A | |
11 | 12:10 - 13:00 | Lunch Break | |
12 | 13:00 - 13:30 | Partner's presentation (SYF) | SYF |
13 | 13:30 - 13:40 | Q & A | |
14 | 13:40 - 14:10 | Partner's presentation (HDN) | HDN |
15 | 14:10 - 14:20 | Q & A | |
16 | 14:20 - 14:50 | CPM presentation (Program) | Dr. Htin Hnin Khine |
17 | 14:50 - 15:10 | Tea Brea | |
18 | 15:10 - 15:50 | M & E presentation | Saya Myo Thiha |
19 | 15:40 - 16:10 | Finance and Grants presentation | Saya Saw Doh Htoo |
20 | 16:10 - 17:00 | Cross-cutting themes introdution | Sayama Thu Zar Lin |
21 | 17:00 - 17:10 | AOB | |
22 | 17:10 - 17:30 | Workshop evaluation & closing | Saya Myo Thant Naing |
Services available at Than Sitt Charity Clinics
Type of Patients and Services Provided at the Than Sitt Charity Clinic, Yangon in 2023
Sr No | Type of Patients & Services Provided | Number of Patients | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan - Dec 2023 | May 2017 - Dec 2023 | ||
1 | No of attending HBV Patients | 1330 | 6661 |
2 | No of attending HCV Patients | 412 | 4475 |
3 | No of attending ( HBV + HCV ) Patients | 33 | 216 |
4 | No of HBV patients taking Antiviral treatment ( FOC patients ) | 897 (101) | 3287 (443) |
5 | No of HCV patients taking DAA treatment ( FOC patients ) | 249 (95) | 3218 (1933) |
6 | No of ( HBV + HCV ) patients taking Antiviral treatment | 11 | 101 |
7 | HBsAg Screening | 9601 | 25973 |
8 | Anti-HCV Screening | 10089 | 29683 |
9 | Viral Load Determination (GXPert) | 205 | 2107 |
10 | Ultrasound Imaging | 776 | 5893 |
11 | Fibro-scan Imaging | - | 2818 |
12 | Hep-B Vaccination | 28121 | 67837 |
Activities of Health Education, Lab Screening, HB vaccination and Taking Antiviral
Treatment implemented by MLF ( HQ / Yangon & Township Branches ) in 2023
No | Places | Numbers of | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Health Education Talks | Screening | HB Vaccination | Antiviral Treatment | ||||||
HBsAg | Anti-HCV | Total | HBV | HCV | Total | ||||
1 | Yangon (TSCC) | 12 | 9601 | 10089 | 19690 | 28121 | 897 | 249 | 1146 |
(Community) | 8 | 548 | 548 | 1096 | 532 | 9 | 4 | 13 | |
2 | Mandalay | 4 | 657 | 657 | 1314 | 507 | 46 | 71 | 117 |
3 | Mawlamyine | 7 | 432 | 275 | 307 | 574 | 82 | 43 | 125 |
4 | Taungoo | 28 | 1140 | 1140 | 2280 | 1021 | 23 | 30 | 53 |
5 | Sittwe | 2 | 1340 | 1340 | 2680 | 845 | 154 | 124 | 278 |
6 | Tharawady | 1 | 325 | 325 | 650 | 286 | 8 | 23 | 31 |
7 | Pyimana | 23 | 667 | 667 | 1334 | 623 | 16 | 26 | 42 |
8 | Lashio | 1 | 160 | 160 | 320 | 152 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
9 | Pathein | 1 | 122 | 122 | 244 | 117 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
10 | Mogok | 1 | 417 | 417 | 834 | 398 | 8 | 43 | 51 |
11 | Hmawbi | 20 | 180 | 180 | 360 | 162 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
12 | Kyuakpadaung | 2 | 165 | 165 | 330 | 163 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
13 | Taunggyi | 2 | 151 | 151 | 302 | 147 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
14 | Loikaw | 1 | 290 | 290 | 580 | 268 | - | 2 | 2 |
Total | 123 | 16195 | 16526 | 32721 | 33916 | 1266 | 630 | 1896 |
MLF's Research & Service Projects in 2023
No | Project Names | Sponsors/ Collaborators | Period |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Implementation of Myanmar Liver Foundation's Activities for Effective Control of Viral Hepatitis in Myanmar (Phase 4). | СРМ | Jan --Dec 2023 |
2 | Assessment of hepatic function improvement in patients with liver diseases / involvement after taking the liver support, LIVOLIN FORI | Mega Life Sciences | May - June 2023 |
3 | Establishment and deployment of a simple data recording and reporting system in MLF | CHAI | May 2022 -April 2023 |
4 | Implementation of Activities for Commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2023: Health Education, HBV & HCV Screening and Hepatitis B Vaccination of General Population in Some States and Regions, Myanmar | WHO | July-- Oct 2023 |
5 | Community-based viral hepatitis testing and treatment in Yangon, Myanmar (TREAT-HEP Myanmar) | Burnet Institute | Nov 2022 -- June 2023 |
(1) Screening of HBV, HCV & HIV, testing of biochemical & hematological parameters , HBV markers and HBV DNA Viral Load at the MLF's Than Sitt Charity Clinic
(2) Appropriate consultation and effective antiviral treatment
(3) Counseling of patients with HBV infection
(4) Installation of the hematological analyzer equipment at TSCC
(5) Completion of both laboratory testing and anti-viral treatment initiation on the day of clinic visit at TSCC ( One-stop Services )
(6) knowledge-sharing program was provided to health staff of the Mae Toa Clinic, Mae Sot District, Tak, Thailand by using Zoom meeting as follows :
Date | Time | Topics | Facilitator | No of attendees |
---|---|---|---|---|
2.3. 2022 | 1:15 – 2:00 PM | Hepatitis B in general and overall | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi | 24 |
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Management guidelines for HBV treatment | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi | 24 | |
3.3. 2022 | 1:15 – 2:00 PM | HBV vaccination | Dr. Win Aung | 24 |
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Management guidelines for HCV treatment | Dr. Yi Yi Sein | 24 |
(7) Collaborative activities between MLF and Mega Life Sciences Ltd : “ Provision of diagnosis and treatment of liver involvement /injury for vulnerable people who recovered from Covid-19” ( On Line Liver We Care Clinic Project ) was implemented on (175) participants during Nov 2021 to Jan 2022 , for support of early diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases in the public . Among 175 patients , 86 (49.14 % ),16 (9.14%) and 5 (2.86 % ) persons were found to have Fatty liver , Chronic hepatitis and Cirrhosis of liver respectively. These 107 persons were given effective counseling, appropriate treatment and proper referral by MLF and Mega Life Sciences.
(8) Collaborative activities between Shwe Young Hnin Si Cancer Foundation and MLF : Screening of HBV & HCV infections and HB vaccination of (250) persons were performed at the MLF’s Than-Sitt Charity Clinic, Yangon on 4-2-2022 for Commemoration of World Cancer Day (2022) to prevent incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in the community. Among the attending 278 persons at TSCC , HBsAg and Anti-HBsAg were tested positive in 28 ( 10.1 % ) and 13 ( 4.7% ) respectively . A total of 250 persons with HBsAg negativity were administered with 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine at 0,1 & 2 months .
(9) Health education talk on “Services of MLF and HCV treatment” was provided to the members of CPI’s Partner organizations from various States and Regions of Myanmar by using Zoom meeting on 26 April 2022.
Time (MMT) | Topics | Facilitators | No of attendees |
---|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Services of Myanmar Liver Foundation and Its Branches in Myanmar | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi ( President , MLF) |
57 |
1:45– 2:30 PM | Viral Hepatitis C Infection and National Treatment Guidelines | Dr. Yi Yi Sein (Clinic Manager , TSCC, MLF ) |
57 |
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Q & A | All |
(10) Health education talk on “Viral infections and HB Vaccination” was presented by Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi to 115 workers from DE HEUS Myanmar Ltd. Animal Feeds Supplier , at Hotel Yangon on 29 May 2022. After HE talk, 76 staff were screened for presence of HBV & HCV infection , and 75 staff with HBsAg negativity were administered with HB vaccine.
(11) Presentation on “MLF’s Current Activities of CPI’s Project “ was provided to the members of CPI’s Partner organizations from various States and Regions of Myanmar . Yaung Ni Thit Program , by using Zoom meeting on 1- 3 June 2022 ( 3 days ). A total of 30 members from 12 organizations attended the meeting and actively participated in Q &A session of MLF’s presentation.
(12) CME program on “Alcoholic and Non -alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases” was provided to members of MLF’s Township Branches and medical doctors from various States and Regions of Myanmar by using Zoom meeting on 19 June 2022.
Time (MMT) | Topics | Facilitators | No of attendees |
---|---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Recent Advances in Management of Alcoholic Liver Disease | Prof. Win Naing (Member of BOD , MLF) |
65 |
1:45– 2:30 PM | Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease | Prof. Win Win Swe (Vice Chairperson of CEC, MLF ) |
65 |
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Q & A | All |
(13) Collaborative activities between MLF and Mega Life Sciences Ltd :
“Online Liver We Care Clinic for Alcoholic Liver Disease “: Provision of
free Laboratory Investigations and treatment for patients with fatty liver
diseases ( from 7-5-2022 to date )
A total of 200 persons with Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases
were already recruited and given appropriate Laboratory Investigations and
treatment by medical doctors from MLF at Than- Sitt Charity Clinics , Yangon
and Mandalay . Data monitoring and analysis are in progress.
(14) Collaboration with CHAI : Establishment and deployment of a simple data
recording and reporting system in TSCC, MLF ( Starting from
18-5-2022 )
Data entry, monitoring & analysis are in progress. The training for
application of data recording and reporting system will be provided to MLF
staff soon.
(15) Presentation of 2 e-posters, displayed at the Virtual events of World
Hepatitis Summit 2022 , organized by World Hepatitis Alliance ( 7-10
June 2022 )
e-Posters on “ Sero-prevalence of Viral Hepatitis B Markers Among General
Population in Selected Townships, Myanmar ” ( by Dr. Win Aung et al ) , and
“ Safety and Effectiveness of Low Dose Intradermal Hepatitis B Vaccine
Administration in Healthy Adults ”( by Dr. Mya Mya Mu et al ) were
successfully displayed.
(16) HE talks on “Viral Hepatitis B infection & National Treatment Guidelines , Prevention of HBV and Vaccination” were provided to the members of CPI’s Partner organizations from various States and Regions of Myanmar by using Zoom technology on 13 September 2022.
Time (MMT) | Topics | Facilitator |
---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Viral Hepatitis B infection and National Treatment Guidelines | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi |
1:45 – 2:30 PM | Prevention of HBV and HB Vaccination | Dr. Win Aung |
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Q&A | All |
(17) Health education talks on “Viral Hepatitis infections & HB Vaccination”
For commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2022, health education talks on
“Viral Hepatitis infections & HB Vaccination ” were delivered by Dr. Khin
Pyone Kyi to about 500 monks from MaharWeikzarPayiyati Monastery ,
MaharWithodaryone Monastery , ShweOuHminTawYa and 62 healthcare staff from
PinLon Hospital, Yangon on 26-7-2022, 28-7-2022 , 30-7-2022
and 2-8-2022 respectively, The same HE talks were also
delivered by Dr Win Aung to about 250 attending persons at TSCC , Yangon on
27-7-2022, 29-7-2022 and 1-8-2022.
(18) Round Table Discussion and Knowledge Sharing for the World Hepatitis Day
2022
For commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2022, Round table Discussion and
Knowledge Sharing about World Hepatitis Day , Viral Hepatitis Infections &
Myanmar Liver Foundation were broadcasted to the public through On line
Media Programs ; Healthy Life Journal and Sky Net Channel by Dr.Khin Pyone
Kyi, Dr.Tin Nyunt ,Professor Dr.Win Win Swe and Dr.Win Aung on
28-7-2022.
(19) Collaborative activities between MLF and Mega Life Sciences Ltd :
“Online Liver We Care Clinic for Alcoholic Liver Disease “: Provision of
free Laboratory Investigations and treatment for patients with fatty liver
diseases ( from 7-5-2022 to 19-8-2022 )
A total of 200 persons with Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases
were recruited and given appropriate Laboratory Investigations and treatment
by medical doctors from MLF at Than-Sitt Charity Clinics , Yangon and
Mandalay. Data monitoring and analysis are in progress.
(20) Collaboration with CHAI : Establishment and deployment of a simple data
recording and reporting system at TSCC, MLF
Data entry, monitoring & analysis are in progress. The meeting for training
of application, utilization of simplified data recording and reporting
system to MLF staff was held at TSCC on 26-9-2022. The
output of the collaborative work i.e. Poster on “Developing a Mobile Medical
Record Application for Viral Hepatitis Management and Surveillance in
Resource-Limited Settings: Experiences from Myanmar” will be displayed on
15-19 Feb 2023 APASL Conference at Taiwan.
(21) Provision of hands-on training to the Community Partners Myanmar (CPM)
Clinic Staff (4 Medical Doctors and 2 Nurses) of the CPM were provided
clinic management regarding the patient flow, Hep B & C investigations &
treatment, counselling and database system application at the MLF’s TSCC
from 15 to 26 Aug 2022.
(22) Implementation of Activities for Commemoration of World Hepatitis Day
2022 in collaboration with WHO on 28.7 .2022.
This collaborative project was conducted in 12 townships MLF branches all
over Myanmar simultaneously on 28 July 2022 (World Hepatitis Day). On that
day, after giving Health Education talks, a total of 1,919 persons were
screened ( Free of Charge ) for HBV & HCV infections , and 1,871 persons
with HBsAg negativity were administered HB vaccine . It was found that the
prevalence rates of HBsAg and anti-HCV were found to be 2.5 % ( 48 ) and 1.3
% (25) respectively .The participants were also provided awareness raising
materials such as small towels, HE pamphlets and vaccination cards as tokens
for WHD. Those 73 persons with VH positivity were given thorough counseling
on-site , and further appropriated treatment at MLF clinics , and referral
to hepatologists and tertiary hospitals as necessary.
22: 1 HE,HBV & HCV Screening , B Vaccination and provision of WHD token Pamphlets & Towel at Monasteries , Pinlon Hospital and TSCC, Yangon
22:2 HE,HBV & HCV Screening , B Vaccination and provision of WHD token Pamphlets & Towels at 11 MLF’s Township Branches of States and Regions
(23) HE talks on “Prevention and treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Advantages of new findings on pre-vaccination screening of both HBsAg & Anti-HBs & Intradermal route of HB vaccination ” were provided to the members of CPI’s Partner organizations from various States and Regions of Myanmar by using Zoom technology on 24 Nov 2022. ( Annex - 1)
Time (MMT) | Topic | Facilitator |
---|---|---|
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Prevention and treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma | Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi |
1:45 – 2:30 PM |
Advantages of new findings:
|
Dr. Mya Mya Mu |
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Q & A | All |
(24) Presentations at “ Webinar on Stopping Hep-B in Myanmar” ( 20 & 21 Oct 2022 ) at Hotel Novotel, Yangon by following members of MLF.
1. Triple Elimination Strategy in South East Asia Region: Hepatitis , HIV & Syphilis ( Dr KhinPyone Kyi , President , MLF )
2. Update on Management of Chronic Hepatitis B infection ( Prof. Win Win Swe, Vice Chairperson , MLF )
3. Advantages of pre-vaccination screening for both HBsAg and Anti-HBs in viral hepatitis B endemic country ( Dr Win Aung, Executive Director, MLF)
4. Constructive activities by the Charity Clinics of MLF for the prevention and control of hepatitis B infection ( Dr Yi Yi Sein, Clinic Manager, Than Sitt Charity Clinic, MLF)
5. Benefits of intradermal route of hepatitis B vaccination in a Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) ( Dr Mya Mya Mu, Medical Officer In-charge , Than Sitt Charity Clinic, MLF)
(25) Collaboration with CHAI : Establishment and deployment of a simple data
recording and reporting system at TSCC, MLF ( from 18-5-2022 to
date )
Data entry, monitoring & analysis are in progress. Training for application,
utilization of simplified data recording and reporting system to MLF staff
was held at TSCC on 26-10-2022. The CHAI also provided free
assistance of two Computer Tablets to MLF for users’ convenient data entry
and reporting .
(26) Collaborative activities with Mega Life Sciences Ltd : “Online Liver We Care Clinic” On 28-10-2022 & 23-12-2022, discussion about future collaborative activity between MLF and Mega Life Sciences ( MLS ) : a total of 100 patients with HCV infections , already on anti-viral treatment will be recruited and given appropriate Laboratory Investigations & Ultrasound in free of charge for assessment of liver status at Than-Sitt Charity Clinics , Yangon . The MLS will also dispense Liver Support to patients with abnormal LFT . Besides, MLF will provide technical support to MLS for preparing research manuscripts on findings of Liver involvement / injury in patients who recovered from Covid-19 infection and in patients with Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases , conducted by MLF and MLS in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Online Liver We Care Clinic :
1. Provision of Free Diagnosis and Supportive Treatment for People with Liver Involvement /Injury Who Recovered from Covid-19 ( 175 patients)
2. Provision of Free Laboratory Investigations and Treatment for Patients with Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases ( 200 patients)
3. Provision of Free Laboratory Investigations and Liver Support for Patients with HCV infection ( 100 patients )
(27) Discussion for implementation of “ TREAT-HEP Myanmar project : Community-based Viral Hepatitis Prevention, Testing and Treatment in Yangon , Myanmar “ in the year 2023 was done on 3-11-2022 with Burnet Institute ( BI ) Team using On Line Zoom Meeting. Preparation of collaborative agreement between MLF and BI for the project was initiated on 14-12-22 , and technical training of a technician for operation of Gene-X pert equipment at the laboratory of TSCC , MLF on 19-12-22.
(28) Collaboration with Community Partners Myanmar ( CPM) MLF Team visited to two CPM Clinics ( Nay-Thitt ) at Dagon Seikkan and South Dagon townships on 10-11-2022. MLF provided HE pamphlets, Vaccination cards and B vaccines for implementation of CPM’s community HE, Screening and B vaccination activites at Ngaputaw Town, Ayeyarwaddy Region in Nov 2022.
(29) Collaboration with “ the Rotary Club of Essendon, Australia” On 18-11-2022, a collaborative meeting was held between MLF and Rotary Club of Essendon which provided Ultrasound equipment to MLF in 2016 for assessment of liver status in patients with HBV and HCV infections , for further support of equipment ; Gene-X-pert or Fibro scan to Than-Sitt Charity Clinic in the near future.
(30) Implementation of Myanmar Liver Foundation’s Activities for Effective Control of Viral Hepatitis in Myanmar Project (Phase 3)
With the financial support from the Community Partners International (CPI) , the MLF successfully conducted the project involving following activities from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2022.
3:1 Provision of free assistance of investigations and anti-viral drugs to 100 patients with HBV infection by performing screening , biochemical , hematological tests and Viral Load of HBV , providing an appropriate consultation and effective antiviral treatment to 100 patients who were eligible for taking HBV treatment , and counselling 100 patients to bear some extent of cost-sharing for investigation and anti-viral drugs to be incurred by patients as community participation
3:2 Establishment of the one-stop laboratory testing and treatment initiation services at MLF’s Than Sitt Charity clinic in Yangon by installing the hematological analyzer equipment on 18 March 2022 at the Than Sitt Charity clinic in Yangon, and performing screening , biochemical & hematological tests , Viral Load of HBV and anti-viral treatment initiation of the patients on the day of clinic visit.
30:3 Collaboration and cooperation with other organizations by providing 4 knowledge-sharing sessions , 2 technical supports and 3 on-job training to 12 small partner NGOs and civil societies , and implementing collaborative activities between MLF and 14 organizations for effective control of viral hepatitis in Myanmar in 2022.
Myanmar Liver Foundation (MLF) as an official endorser to the Innovations in NAFLD Care Workshop 2022
Myanmar Liver Foundation Central and Taungyi Branch at the Shan Literature and Cultural Hall in Taungyi, carrying out free screening for hepatitis B and C for the public and Health Education Talk for Prevention and Control of Viral Hepatitis. Test kits supported by Mylan for the " Free Myanmar from hepatitis campaign" 9-12-2019
Celebrating UHC ( Universal Health Coverage) Day in Myanmar at People’s Park,
Yangon.
- Myanmar Liver Foundation participate in the event, free testing for
Hepatitis B and C and Counselling for positive case.
#Universal_Health_Coverage_Day
12.12.2019
Meeting at Myanmar Liver Foundation with Prof David and Prof Alice Lee of Hep B Free Team/ DAK Foundation from Australia, planning for future collaborative activities. 7-1-2020
Myanmar Liver Foundation Activity at Kayin State:
Health Education Talk on Viral Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma at Hnitcha Village, Hpaan, Kayin State. 9.1.2020
Myanmar Liver Foundation Activity at Kayin State:
Hepatitis B and C testing , Hepatitis B Vaccination and Counselling for positive cases carried out by the MLF ( Central) and MLF ( Hpa-An branch) at Hnitcha Village, Pha-An , Kayin State. Test kits are contributed by Mylan Co., Ltd and Hepatitis B Vaccine are donated by Ahba U Pe Than Kyaw. 9.1.2020
Evaluation Team from World Health Organization visits Myanmar Liver Foundation Office and Than Sitt Charity Clinic. 20-1-2020
Community Parters International team lead by Mr Thomas Lee, MD MSH, Adj. Professor of Emergency Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, Board Chairperson (CPI ) visited Than Sitt Charity Clinic, MLF yesterday. 18.1.2020
Ms Kelly Abfalter, President of Rotary Club of Essendon, Australia and Mr Richard Lawrence and Team donating a second new portable ultrasound to Myanmar Liver Foundation to be used at the Charity Clinic. The 1st one was donated in 2017 and has been used for over 4000 liver patients free of charge at Than Sitt Charity Clinic. Thanks so much to the donors and to the Radiologists assisting at the clinic 7-2-2020
Myanmar Liver Foundation Team attending the 6th Myanmar International GI and Hepatology Conference, 2020 at Wyndham Hotel, Opening speech by Dr Myint Htwe, Union Minister of Health and Sports and Welcome speech by Prof Thein Myint, President of GI and Liver Society 8-2-2020
At the GI and Liver Symposium on Day 2 at the Wyndham Hotel from 8 am to 5:30 pm with colleagues from MLF and MGLS, listening to interesting and highly academic presentations by international and local Hepatologists 9-2-2020
Launching ceremony for the opening of the Myanmar Liver Foundation(Pathein Branch) and Charity Clinic by Deputy Director General Dr Than Tun Aung(MOHS), Dr Khin Pyone Kyi (President of MLF) Prof Win Win Swe (Vice President of MLF), Dr Than Min Htut and Dr Thein Pe Myint (Head of MLF, Pathein Branch)and also handing over of Ultrasound from MLF (Central) to MLF (Pathein Branch) 17-2-2020
Health Education Talk at the Myanmar Medical Association (Pathein), by Dr Khin Pyone Kyi and Prof Win Win Swe to mark the launching ceremony of the opening of Myanmar Liver Foundation and Charity Clinic in Pathein 17-2-2020
With Prof Win Win Swe and MLF Team - Presentation of Auto immune Hepatitis and Diagnostic tests by Euroimmune Company from Singapore(Germany) 27-2-2020
Day 1 at Asia Pacific Association Study of the Liver (APASL) Meeting , Myanmar Liver Foundation Team at the Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia 4-3-2020
Day 2, Poster display and presentation by Dr Hnin Nandar Htut, BKKee, MLF and CPI Teams at APASL Liver Meeting in Bali, of the interim report on the Hepatitis B treatment for HBsAg Pregnant mothers to prevent mother to child transmission 5-3-2020
APASL Liver Meeting -Proster Presentation for the UNITED/FIND/MLF/ Burnett Institute for Community Testing and Treatment for Hepatitis C infection in Myanmar ( CT2 Study) 7.3.2020
Meeting with Burnet Institute, Australia, at Than Sitt Charity Clinic, Myanmar Liver Foundation, for future collaborative works 20-3-2020
Myanmar Liver Symposium 2018 was successfully held on 20th and 21st October 2018 in Yangon, Myanmar, at the Novotel Hotel Max Yangon
The very first step for “Free Myanmar from Hepatitis” Project, a collaborative activity of Myanmar Liver Foundation with MOHS and Mylan :
Meeting and Training of Trainers for HBV and HCV screening in Community were carried out today @ Than Sitt Charity Clinic with MLF central/branches and Mylan
"Hepatitis C Awareness Raising Seminar for General Practitioners" held by Myanmar Liver Foundation and Community Partners International (CPI) at Myanmar Medical Association, Yangon in 24th August 2017, at Myanmar Medical Association.
" Hepatitis C Awareness Raising Seminar for General Practitioners" held by Myanmar Liver Foundation and Community Partners International (CPI) at Myanmar Medical Association, Mandalay in 24th September 2017, at Myanmar Medical Association.
" Hepatitis C Awareness Raising Seminar for General Practitioners" held by Myanmar Liver Foundation and Community Partners International (CPI) at Pakokhu General Hospital of Magway Division in 19th November 2017.
" Hepatitis C Awareness Raising Seminar for General Practitioners" held by Myanmar Liver Foundation and Community Partners International (CPI) at Myanmar Medical Association, Bamaw in 10th February 2018.
"Virology, epidemiology and laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis C" by Dr Khin Pyone Kyi (President of Myanmar Liver Foundation), "National Hepatitis Control Programme and Elimination of Chronic Hepatitis C" by Professor Win Naing and "Hepatitis C in General" by Professor Win Win Swe shared their knowledge and awarded the completion certificate to the attendances.
Health Educational Talk broadcasted through MRTV, Skynet TV, Media 7 within 2017-2018 | ||||
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1. | 11-7-2017 | World Hepatitis Day 2017 | Skynet TV | |
2. | 25-7-2017 | World Hepatitis Day 2017 | MRTV | |
3. | 26-7-2017 | Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases | Media 7 | |
4. | 28-12-2017 | Hepatitis B and C Infections | Media 7 | |
5. | 26-1-2018 | Than Sitt Charity Clinic | Skynet TV | |
6. | 30-2-2018 | Hepatitis B Vaccine | Media 7 | |
7. | 9-6-2018 | Fatty Liver Disease | Skynet TV | |
8. | 18-6-2018 | Cirrhosis of Liver | MRTV |
Broadcasting Health Educational Talk via City FM Radio | ||||
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1. | 28-7-2017 | World Hepatitis Day 2018 | (Dr. Win Aung) | |
2. | 7-5-2018 | Myanmar Liver Foundation | (Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi) | |
3. | 11-5-2018 | Viral Hepatitis Infections | (Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi) | |
4. | 21-5-2018 | Hepatitis A | (Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi) | |
5. | 25-5-2018 | Hepatitis B | (Dr. Win Aung) | |
6. | 25-5-2018 | Hepatitis D | (Dr. Win Aung) | |
7. | 4-6-2018 | Hepatitis C | (Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi) | |
8. | 18-6-2018 | Hepatitis E | (Dr. Win Aung) | |
9. | 22-6-2018 | Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases | (Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi) | |
10. | 22-6-2018 | Fatty Liver Disease | (Dr. Khin Pyone Kyi) |
Health Educational Talk, Screening and Vaccination all over the country | ||||
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1. | 30-7-2017 | Yangon General Hospital | (50 pax) | |
2. | 2-8-2017 | Nun Monastery at 10 Mile Hill, Yangon | (36 person) | |
3. | 8-8-2017 | Tamwe Deaf School | (100 pax) | |
4. | 9-8-2017 | Pin Lone Special Clinic | (275 pax) | |
5. | 18-8-2017 | Myanmar Liver Foundation, Mandalay | (1600 pax) | |
6. | 18-8-2017 | Seae_Sar_Yake Aging Home, North Dagon Township | (144 pax) | |
7. | 22-8-2017 | Ka_mar_net Village, Bago Region | (210 pax) | |
8. | 22-8-2017 | Orphanage School, Yangon | (104 pax) | |
9. | 22-8-2017 | Martyr Blood-Donor, Da_La Township | (150 pax) | |
10. | 25-8-2017 | Myanmar Red Cross Society, Yangon | (50 pax) | |
11. | 26-8-2017 | Mega Pharmaceutical Factory | (288 pax) | |
12. | 29-8-2017 | United Nation, Yangon | (78 Pax) | |
13. | 18-9-2017 | New General Hospital of Yangon | (200 pax) | |
14. | 20-9-2017 | Ni Ni Laboratory | (15 pax) | |
15. | 17-10-2017 | Than_Hmo Village, Tauntha Tsp, Myingyan District | (775 pax) | |
16. | 22-12-2017 | Yangon General Hospital | (15 pax) | |
17. | 4-2-2018 | Ceremony of World Cancer Day, Mahar Bandula Park | (200 pax) | |
18. | 11-2-2018 | Myit_Wa Village, Za_Lun Township, Ayarwaddy Region | (600 pax) | |
19. | 19-2-2018 | University of Medicine (1), Yangon | (75 pax) | |
20. | 24-4-2018 | Department of Hepatology, Yangon Specialty Hospital | (50 pax) | |
21. | 8-6-2018 | Blood Donors, Ma_U_Bin Township, Ayarwaddy Region | (30 pax) | |
22. | 10-6-2018 | Taungngu Branch of Myanmar Liver Foundation | (199 pax) | |
23. | 22-6-2018 | Kawt_Hmuu General Hospital | (135 pax) |