• Images of MLF’s Activities Implemented in 2023 ( 1-1-2023 to 31-12-2023)

    (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:

    • Reflect on the achievements and lessons learnt from Program activities in 2023
    • Enhance good practices of the project implementation and coordination by discussing and providing feedback between partners and CPM
    • Ensure interactive communication between partners and CPM for the effective delivery of health and social services in the community

    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
  • Data of MLF's Activities Collected in 2023 ( 1-1-2023 to 31-12-2023 )

    Services available at Than Sitt Charity Clinics

    1. Provision of necessary documents, record books, laboratory forms & HE pamphlets ( FOC )
    2. Counseling of patients regarding Hepatitis disease testing and treatment by trained Medical Officers (FOC)
    3. RDT screening of Hepatitis B and C infections ( FOC/ subsided costs )
    4. Basic laboratory testing (FOC/ subsided costs)
    5. Advanced laboratory (Biochemical, Hematological & VL ) testing ( subsided costs)
    6. Assessment of liver status by ultrasound ( & fibro-scan) (FOC)
    7. Medical consultation and treatment by Hepatologists & trained MO ( FOC)
    8. Prescription of Antiviral drugs in reasonable and fair prices (subsided costs )
    9. Proper referral of patients to the tertiary & specialist hospitals if needed.
    10. Hepatitis B Vaccination ( FOC/ subsided costs )

    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 Jan 2022 to 31 Dec 2022

    (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:
    • (1) Pre-vaccination screening of both HBsAg & Anti-HBs
    • (2) Intradermal route of HB vaccination
    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.

  • April 2022

    Myanmar Liver Foundation (MLF) as an official endorser to the Innovations in NAFLD Care Workshop 2022

  • Dec 2019

    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

  • Jan 2020

    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

  • Feb 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

  • March 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

  • Date – 20 Oct 2018

    Myanmar Liver Symposium 2018 was successfully held on 20th and 21st October 2018 in Yangon, Myanmar, at the Novotel Hotel Max Yangon

  • Date – 4 Apr 2019

    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

  • CME (Yangon)

    "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.

  • CME (Mandalay)

    " 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.

  • CME (Pakokhu)

    " 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.

  • CME (Winemaw)

    " 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.

  • World Hepatitis Day July 28th, 2019
  • World Hepatitis Day 2018 (Find the missing millions)
  • World Hepatitis Day 2017 (Eliminate Hepatitis)
  • World Hepatitis Day 2016 (Elimination)
  • World Hepatitis Day 2015 (Prevent Hepatitis: It’s up to you)
  • World Hepatitis Day 2014 (Prevent Hepatitis: It’s up to you)
  • World Hepatitis Day 2013 (Prevent Hepatitis: It’s up to you)
Health Educational Talk broadcasted through MRTV, Skynet TV, Media 7 within 2017-2018
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
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
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)