Chin State is one of the states with the highest number of mortality rates in infants, under-5, and mothers, and with the highest chronic undernutrition status in Myanmar. According to the Integrated Household Living Conditions Assessment in Myanmar 2009-2010 of UNDP, Chin State has the highest poverty proportion in Myanmar since 73% of its population lives below the global poverty line. Transport is also limited in Chin State due to the bad topography with remote location.

Primary healthcare is still out of reach for most people in Chin State, one of the most remote, isolated parts of the country, where three-quarters of the people, who mostly depend on small-scale farming to survive, hover below the poverty line, said aid workers. To add, poor transport and the state’s rough terrain mean rural residents often have to walk for days to reach medical care in the nearest town. Some arrive close to death while others do not survive the journey. As healthcare is not easily available, many people rely on the traditional remedies for seasonal [monsoon] sicknesses.

With our own resources, CAD conducted a Rapid Survey of food-security and Living Conditions of people (FLSP) in Hakha township, Chin state in September 2024. During this survey, CAD staff interviewed 300 (male 156 (52%), female 144 (48%) villagers from 32 communities/villages. In big villages, we interviewed 10 households and in small village, we interviewed 1 household. In our assessment report, known as CAD (2024), here are the findings to be addressed.

CAD Overview Foodsecurity and Living Conditions in Chin State