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Cynthia Maung
Primary Care · Refugee Health
Mae Sot, Myanmar
15 H-Index
837 Citations
166 Total Impact
Overview
Cynthia Maung is a primary care and refugee health specialist at the Mae Tao Clinic, Thailand-Myanmar border. Founded clinic serving 100,000+ displaced patients annually. Based in Mae Sot, Thailand.
For Patients
- Research is cited 837 times by other doctors and scientists
- Currently at Mae Tao Clinic in Mae Sot, Myanmar
Biography
Cynthia Maung is a Burmese physician who founded the Mae Tao Clinic on the Thailand-Myanmar border in 1989, providing healthcare to refugees, migrants, and displaced persons. The clinic now serves over 100,000 patients annually and has become one of the most important healthcare providers for displaced populations in Southeast Asia.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
837 Total Citations
Publication Timeline
Published In
The LancetPLoS MedicineSocial Science & MedicineTropical Medicine & International HealthPLoS ONE
Key Publications
Effect of generalised access to early diagnosis and treatment and targeted mass drug administration on Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Eastern Myanmar: an observational study of a regional elimination programme
Impact of Community-Based Maternal Health Workers on Coverage of Essential Maternal Health Interventions among Internally Displaced Communities in Eastern Burma: The MOM Project
Community-based delivery of maternal care in conflict-affected areas of eastern Burma: Perspectives from lay maternal health workers
Access To Essential Maternal Health Interventions and Human Rights Violations among Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Burma
Mortality rates in conflict zones in Karen, Karenni, and Mon states in eastern Burma
Areas of Expertise
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Cynthia Maung
1988
Fled Myanmar after military crackdown
Left Myanmar following the violent suppression of the pro-democracy uprising
1989
Founded Mae Tao Clinic
Established the clinic with minimal supplies in a small building on the Thai-Myanmar border
2002
Ramon Magsaysay Award
Received Asia's highest honor for community leadership
2010
Clinic serving 100,000+ patients per year
Mae Tao Clinic expanded to provide comprehensive healthcare including surgery, maternal care, and training
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