Myanmar Earthquake: Fierce pressure on already delicate health care system

Deputy Representative Wuolo said in a conversation with Vibhu Mishra of UN News that even before this disaster, 1.2 crore people in Myanmar needed health care assistance. However, the situation has worsened from bad to worse after the earthquake waste. Till now, about 3,900 people have been killed, six thousand injuries have been reported, and there is a risk of spreading deadly diseases like cholera and malaria. According to the WHO official, there are other requirements including food, water, security and shelter, besides health. Things are becoming serious and emergency situations have arisen within emergency situation here. He said that within 24 hours of the earthquake, the UN agency had sent medical supply from Youngon for an immediate relief campaign. For the past one week, the organization has been carrying on the aid campaign for the needy population in association with other UN agencies. Many hospitals have been demolished. Due to the crisis on the crisis in Myanmar for the last four years, there was already a huge pressure on the local health system. Humanitarian aid and health care requirements will increase further after the earthquake waste. According to an estimate, 86 percent of the health centers have been damaged in the affected areas, including hospitals. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.7 in Myanmar have caused heavy damage to buildings and basic establishments. Increasing health concerns Elena Wuool said that efforts are being made to prevent the spread of other diseases including cholera due to contradiction due to contamination of contaminated water and dirt. Last year, Mandale had already had cases of cholera infection, and the same province is the most affected by this disaster. Availability is limited and it will not be possible to put vaccines for all the needy. There has been a decrease in funds and international support for humanitarian aid purposes, due to which the situation is worrying. Despite this, efforts are being made to provide life -saving help to earthquake affected communities, provide mental health support and prevent disruption in health services. Emergency relief goods are being launched in a storage center in Youngon for the earthquake -affected population in Myanmar. The impact of financial support cuts The WHO sub -representative stated that during the first three months of 2025, there have been major changes in the multilateral system. Many countries have started giving priority to military expenses instead of global health, international assistance and development. By September 2024, the lowest level assistance was available for the lowest level of aid for the human crisis. Elena Wuolo said that more attention needs to be given to Myanmar. Due to the financial support cuts from America and other countries, there are difficulties in the aid campaign. By the month of March, only two percent of the total needs of this year for health services have been found. Currently, a surprise appeal of $ 80 million has been issued for the next 30 days with the intention of relief operations in Myanmar to provide life -saving assistance. There is a need to rebuild reconstruction, damaged hospitals and schools in the country and ensure conservation of local population. The WHO sub -representative said that among the ending resources, there is a need to search for innovative solutions and partnerships. He has appealed to the international community that the results of these steps that hurt the global support system will have to be reconsidered. Due to the cut in support for life saving medicines, people are losing their lives and it has to be stopped.

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