This document outlines a health system development programme in Myanmar from 2006-2011. It had three main objectives: 1) Promote health systems research to improve performance, 2) Explore sustainable health financing mechanisms for equitable services, and 3) Expand international cooperation in line with their long term health plan.
The programme consisted of three projects: 1) A health systems research and development project, 2) A project developing alternative health financing mechanisms, and 3) An international health cooperation project.
Key strengths identified for health systems research included disseminating research skills and developing tools for strengthening the health system. Strengths for health financing included initiating assessments and exploring new financing schemes. Weaknesses identified lack of funding support for research