In Myanmar, the military has declared war on health care — and on doctors themselves, who were early and fierce opponents of the takeover in February. Security forces are arresting, attacking and killing medical workers, dubbing them enemies of the state. Amid all the atrocities, the military’s attacks on medics, one of the most revered professions in Myanmar, have sparked particular outrage. The response from the military was fierce, with security forces beating medical workers and stealing supplies. ———The war on medics is already taking a severe toll on those who need health care, especially the young.

Source: ABC News July 06, 2021 04:52 UTC