Myanmar earthquake: more than 1,600 registered killed, as UN operation supports rescue efforts

Earthquakes 7.7 and 6.4 Majnal hit Myanmar in the central Myanmar northwest Sagaing. UN Coordination Office, OchaThey reported on Saturday that hospitals in this area are overwhelmed with wide damage to the health infrastructure.

Areas are affected by Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Northeast Shan and Sagaing.

Internet communications are severely disturbed in the capital and air routes in the capital and air routes.

Health partners are preparing for the implementation of mobile surgical and medical teams, as well as Polish hospitals to affected areas, providing life interventions and stakes in earthquake victims.

News reports say that hundreds of people are trapped under ruins in multiple crashed buildings, including At least 50 construction workers in the Thai capital Bangkok for which they are unfair so far.

More than 90 people allegedly trapped in the ruins of one residential block in Mandalay.

About 1.69 houses, 670 monasteries, 60 schools and three bridges are reported to be damaged, with concern for the structural integrity of large dams.

Myanmar is united in the Brutal Civil War from the severe military change of democratic demonstration by the military authorities, which ranked the government in military strike in February 2021. years.

The military has requested the international community to provide an ambulance in the middle of a widespread destruction and loss of life. Meanwhile, opposition forces report that some airlines have continued the next earthquake, including one in the Saga region.

The UN ‘Assistance Answer increases

World Health Organization (WHO He asks to move urgent medical teams (EMT) in Myanmar in the middle of the report on insufficient medical material, including trauma kits for the treatment of injured, anesthesics, assisted devices, and tents for healthcare professionals.

Marcoluigui Corsi, Residential and Humanitarian Coordinator for Myanmar, issued a statement on Saturday that expresses the not accepted solidarity with Burmesum people “during this tragic time.”

“UN and its partners are urgently mobilized to support emergency efforts and are willing to help all affected communities wherever they are“He said.

Myanmar was already “the coil of alarm humanitarian crisis, largely driven by permanent conflicts and repetitive disasters. In this critical time, people Myanmar urgently needed the constant support of the international community,” he added.

Pre-ordered help

In an interview with UN news From Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon, Mr. Corsi said that the earthquake affected about 20 million people.

He emphasized that the UN and partner agencies have a “significant presence” in the areas affected by Mandalay and the capital of Naypyidaw, and from the crucial significant, effortless assistance efforts can already be alleged.

“I would say that although logistics challenges are on the first few days they continue, at least we will be able to deliver and help. ”

The country thanks more crises, emphasized, with 19.9 million people who need help even before the earthquake. Only five percent of the Humanitarian Response Plan from 2025 were funded. Years.

He reminded that Burmi had endured a large flood about seven months ago and devastating cyclone in 2023. years, so “We see that the resistance of the people and the resilience of communities are still eroded. “

He said “in this critical time you know People Myanmar need the support of the whole international community – now more than ever. “

Children face ‘even greater difficulty’

Trevor Clark, UN Children’s Fund UNICEFThe regional head of emergency operations warned that the devastating earthquake “left children face even greater difficulties in the already touched crisis.

“Homes and critical infrastructure are damaged, and urgent assistance is needed. UNICEF delivers security supplies but requires immediate support to exchange their response.

He said UNICEF sends rescue supplies, including tents, tarpaulins, hygienic kits and health supplies: “We are ready to bring even more, but we need support our partners.”

About 5 million dollars has already published the head of OCHA from the central assistance in emergencies and in Saturday UN procurement agency, UNOPS, it announced that it has been announced by $ 10 million to help partners in an emergency response.

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