The global health community must stand for health and democracy in Myanmar

The global health community must stand for health and democracy in Myanmar

Authors

  • Leopoldo Sarli University of Parma – Department of Medicine and Surgery – University Center for International Cooperation (CUCI)
  • Clelia D’Apice University of Parma – Department of Medicine and Surgery – University Center for International Cooperation (CUCI)
  • Rossana Cecchi University of Parma – Department of Medicine and Surgery – University Center for International Cooperation (CUCI)

Keywords:

global health, ethics, democracy, health system, , human rights, health workers

Abstract

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Published

29-07-2021

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Commentary: Health Professions 2/2021

How to Cite

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Sarli L, D’Apice C, Cecchi R. The global health community must stand for health and democracy in Myanmar. Acta Biomed. 2021;92(S2):e2021029. doi:10.23750/abm.v92iS2.11932