Zay Yar Phyo AUNG
Global Health professional focused on research and policy in Myanmar
Yangon, Myanmar
Summary
Zay Yar Phyo Aung is a dedicated public health professional with significant experience in global health, particularly in Myanmar. His work at Community Partners International, where he currently serves as Deputy Director of Research and Policy, involves developing and implementing health strategies in conflict-affected regions. He has co-authored research on village health worker models for cardiovascular disease risk reduction in Karen State, Myanmar. medrxiv
His expertise extends to infectious disease control, with previous roles as a TB Program Manager at Shoklo Malaria Research Unit and Première Urgence Internationale, and Deputy Program Director at the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. He has also contributed to research on malaria control and community-based strategies for tuberculosis in migrant populations. researchgate+1
Academically, Zay Yar Phyo Aung holds an MBBS from the University of Medicine 2, Yangon, and an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford. During his time at Oxford as a Jardine Scholar, he valued the diverse international cohort and completed a research placement in Bangkok, Thailand, further broadening his global health perspective. ac+1
Work
Education
Writing
Development of a village health worker care model to reduce cardiovascular risk in areas of armed conflict: Qualitative results from a participatory planning process in Myanmar
November 1, 2025Co-authored research focusing on addressing cardiovascular disease in conflict-affected regions of Myanmar by developing a village health worker care model.
Community-based strategies for tuberculosis control in migrant communities: how to integrate determinants of vulnerability into decision-making
June 1, 2025A publication discussing strategies for controlling tuberculosis within migrant communities, emphasizing the integration of vulnerability factors into decision-making processes.
Malaria in the crossfire? Donor and provider attitudes across a momentous decade of peace, conflict and growth in Southeast Myanmar
June 1, 2023A research publication exploring the dynamics of malaria control and the attitudes of donors and healthcare providers in the context of conflict and peace in Southeast Myanmar.