Telekyanmar, a telehealth initiative launched after Myanmar’s military coup during the third wave of COVID-19, was established to meet urgent healthcare needs among vulnerable populations. This cross-sectional study (February–September 2023) assessed satisfaction among clients and clinicians using Telekyanmar’s services. Findings showed high satisfaction on both sides, highlighting Telekyanmar’s effectiveness in addressing healthcare needs in Myanmar’s post-coup context.
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Telekyanmar is a telehealth programme under the Ministry of Health, National Unity Government, providing essential healthcare to conflict-affected and displaced communities in Myanmar since 2021.
Following the March 2025 7.7 magnitude earthquake, Telekyanmar delivered an emergency response through expanded telemedicine services, mental health and psychosocial support, and close collaboration with local partners. These efforts focus on accessible, community-based care to restore health, dignity, and hope for crisis-affected populations.
The Telekyanmar team proudly presented at the Research Conference (27–29 September 2025) organized by the Ministry of Health, National Unity Government under the theme “Health in Complex Emergencies: Research and Response in Myanmar’s Crises”. Our presentation highlighted the community's perception and utilization of telemedicine services after the military coup in Myanmar.
The Telekyanmar team proudly presented at the Research Conference (27–29 September 2025) organized by the Ministry of Health, National Unity Government under the theme “Health in Complex Emergencies: Research and Response in Myanmar’s Crises”. Our presentation highlighted the youth's perception and satisfaction on using Telekyanmar Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (SRH) during post coup period in Myanmar.
At the UK Global Health Summit 2026 ("Shaping Tomorrow's Health, Together"), held from March 16–18, the TeleKyanmar Quality Assurance Team presented during the Day 3 session themed Partnerships for Workforce Strengthening. Their presentation highlighted the quality assurance frameworks of TeleKyanmar’s telemedicine services within Myanmar's conflict-affected regions.
On June 19, 2026, alongside the 81st birthday of the people's leader and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, TeleKyanmar - the free online clinic operated by the Ministry of Health, National Unity Government (NUG) - marked its 5th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the initiative hosted a special 5th Anniversary Health Talk focusing on "Maternal Mental Health." The event featured opening remarks by Professor Dr. Khin Maung Lwin, Deputy Minister of the NUG Ministry of Health, and a keynote discussion by Mental Health Specialist (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist) Dr. Dr. Nilar Thwin.









