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Ma thida (Pen Writers in Prison): Held in white coats?!

On the role of doctors and medical staff in Myanmar's spring revolution after the military coup

ma thida, chair of the pen section "Write in prison" isDoctor, writer and human rights activist.Politically detained because of her engagement against the military junta in myanmar from 1993-1999, she currently lives in exile in Berlin.

In her lecture, Ma thida discusses the decisive role of doctors and medical staff inMyanmar's spring revolution after the military coup in February 2021.
In the midst of escalating violence and a collapsing healthcare system, doctors, nurses and other healthcare employees conducted the movement of civil disobedience (Civil Disobedience Movement, CDM) against the military coup.They protested in the forefront and at the same time provided injured demonstrators.They also set up numerous underground clinics.Your medical work is still invaluable for democratic uprising.In view of targeted attacks, arrests and killings by the military junta, they prove exceptional resistance and risk their lives to defend human rights and to support the pro-democratic movement.
The severe earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025 led to political consequences, which also radiate on the activity of these "hero in white coats".

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This Presentation Explores the Critical Contributions of Medical Personnel in Myanmar’s Spring Follow the February2021 Military Coup.Amidst Escalating Violence and a Collapsing Healthcare System, Doctors, Nurses, and Oth Workers Emerged As Leaders In The Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), Spearhead Protests, Providing Emergency Care to Injured Protesters, and EstablishingDeliver Vital Medical Services.Facing Targeted Attacks, Arrests, and Killings by the Military Junta, thesis Healthcare Heroes Demonstrated Extraordinary Resilience, Risking Their Lives to Uphold Human Rights and Support the Pro Democracy Movement.

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