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Reproductive Health Indicators:

Total population (millions):	65
Life expectancy:	M: 59.3
Life expectancy:	F: 65.4
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births):	380
Infant mortality ratio (per 1,000 lives birth):	65
Contraceptive prevalence rate (Modern methods):	33
Birth per 1,000 women aged 15-19:	16
HIV prevalence rate (15-49):	M: 0.8
HIV prevalence rate (15-49):	F: 0.6

Reference:
UNFPA, state of the world population, 2008

Renovation of Rural Health Centres in Magwe Division, Myanmar

Project Objectives

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Completion of RHCs Renovation in Myanmar

To increase the access of men, women, and young people in rural areas to higher-quality health services, including reproductive health services.

Main Funding sources

Japanese Government

Project Period

August 1, 2005 – February 28, 2007

Counterpart

Department of Health (DOH), Ministry of Health (MOH)

	Activities/Achievements
	The project renovated 12 selected rural health centers in 4 townships of Magwe Division in order to provide quality primary health care with a focus on reproductive health.


A rural health center before (left) and after (right) the renovation

The tape cutting, which was conducted by representatives of the Ministry of Health, the Japanese Embassy, and JOICFP, closed the opening ceremony

A memorial flag is presented to the health director of the Magwe Division by a counselor of the Japanese Embassy.

Local community people celebrate the opening with a traditional dance.