M-FUND Expands Health Insurance Support in Refugee Camps

Strengthening Access to Health Insurance for Refugee Communities

In May 2026, M-FUND officially began providing health insurance registration and renewal services in Ban Mae Surin Refugee Camp and Ban Mai Nai Soi Refugee Camp, Mae Hong Son Province. The initiative was developed in coordination with local authorities, health facilities, camp management, and community representatives to improve access to affordable health insurance for people who may not have access to other forms of health coverage.

Key Activities

• Promoting M-FUND health insurance services within the refugee camps

• Supporting new member registration and membership renewal

• Providing information on how members can access healthcare services

• Coordinating with Khun Yuam Hospital, Sri Sangwan Hospital, and local health facilities

• Following up with members whose memberships have expired and supporting them with renewal

• Identifying and supporting vulnerable community members who may face difficulties registering themselves

• Providing subsidies to eligible vulnerable people who face financial barriers to accessing health insurance

Key Highlights

Since the start of the activities, 519 members from Ban Mai Nai Soi Refugee Camp and 688 members from Ban Mae Surin Refugee Camp have registered with M-FUND (1,207 members).

The field team continues to follow up with members whose memberships have expired to support them with renewal and ensure continuity of their health insurance coverage.

Regular field visits are important not only for registration and renewal, but also for answering members’ questions, providing information about healthcare access, and maintaining close coordination with local health staff, community health workers, and community representatives.

Working Together with Local Partners

M-FUND continues to work closely with sub-district health-promoting hospitals, hospitals, district health offices, camp health staff, camp committees, and local authorities.

This collaboration helps ensure that M-FUND activities are implemented in accordance with the local context and the needs of refugee communities.

Looking Ahead

M-FUND will continue regular field activities in both refugee camps and strengthen coordination with local health facilities and community representatives.

The team will also continue to identify and support vulnerable people who may face financial or other barriers to accessing health insurance.

Together, we can help improve access to affordable healthcare and strengthen health protection for refugee communities in Mae Hong Son.