🇲🇲 Myanmar Healthcare Guide
Yangon and Mandalay have private hospitals — Pun Hlaing Siloam and Asia Royal Hospital in Yangon being the most commonly used by visitors — but healthcare infrastructure across much of Myanmar remains severely limited, particularly in Chin, Kachin, and Shan states. Medication availability is inconsistent even in major city pharmacies, so carrying your full supply of any regular medications along with your medical summary saved in Burmese and accessible offline covers you for a system where English is rare and records don't transfer.
Quick facts
- Emergency number: 192
- Healthcare system: mixed
- Average GP visit: $10 USD
- EHIC/GHIC accepted: No
- Language barrier: high
Healthcare overview
Myanmar’s healthcare system, already limited, has been further disrupted by political instability since 2021. Yangon has the most functional facilities, with private clinics like Pun Hlaing International Hospital and Asia Royal Hospital providing the best available care. Mandalay has basic hospitals. Bagan, Inle Lake, and other tourist areas have small clinics for minor issues. Serious cases evacuate to Bangkok. Verify current conditions and access before travelling to any area outside Yangon.
Political instability impact
Healthcare access has deteriorated since 2021, with staff shortages and supply disruptions affecting even Yangon’s private hospitals.
Bangkok evacuation
For serious medical issues, Bangkok (Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital) remains the established evacuation destination, about 1.5 hours by air from Yangon.
Vaccinations
Recommended
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
Prescriptions and pharmacies
Yangon’s pharmacies carry basic medications, but quality control is weak and counterfeit products are a concern. Supply disruptions have worsened since 2021. Buy from hospital-attached pharmacies. Carry your complete medication supply, and do not rely on local purchase for anything.
Post-2021 supply disruptions
Medication availability in Myanmar has deteriorated since 2021. Carry everything you need, including common items.
Tips for travellers
Specialist care within Myanmar is very limited and has contracted since 2021. Visitors with chronic conditions should treat Bangkok as their specialist healthcare destination and have a clear plan for reaching it. Having your treatment plan accessible in English helps Bangkok’s international hospitals continue your care on arrival.
Bangkok as specialist destination
Bumrungrad’s international department is experienced with Myanmar patients. Direct flights from Yangon operate daily when routes are running.