In the wake of Myanmar's devastating earthquake, WHO has launched an urgent dengue prevention campaign to protect displaced communities living in makeshift shelters from a looming health crisis.
The Indian Army's Field Hospital, deployed in Mandalay as part of India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief effort, continues to provide unwavering medical support to the victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar.
WHO flew 35 tons of supplies from its Global Logistics Hub in Dubai to Yangon yesterday evening. Earlier, 60 tons of trauma kits, medicines, medical and surgical devices, and multipurpose tents were provided from the emergency stockpiles in Yangon for Mandalay, Naypyitaw, and Sagaing.
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, India has emerged as a steadfast ally, swiftly deploying extensive relief and rescue operations under Operation Brahma, earning widespread appreciation from the Indian diaspora and local communities alike.
Taking to the social media platform X on Thursday, the NDRF stated that persistent efforts are being made in four active worksites, while three others have been closed following the completion of SAR operations.
India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is actively leading the efforts as part of Operation Bharma, with rescue and relief operations underway in Myanmar.
The Chief Minister of Myanmar's Mandalay division, Myo Aung, on Thursday visited the Indian Army Field Hospital set up as part of the humanitarian efforts, Operation Brahma, after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the second largest city of the country.
As of this evening, 145 patients have been treated, with 34 admitted for further care. The medical team has conducted 550 laboratory investigations, 33 X-rays, and five surgeries, ensuring comprehensive treatment for all cases.
The supplies, comprising trauma kits and multipurpose tents, have reached a 1,000-bed hospital in Nay Pyi Taw and are soon reaching the Mandalay General Hospital and the two main hospitals treating the injured in these areas, as per the statement.
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Sunday at a depth of 10 km, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. This comes days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake devastated the Mandalay region, killing at least 694 people, injuring over 1,670, and prompting Myanmar's m
The official death toll from the 7.7-magnitude powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday has surpassed 1,600, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing the country's military leaders.