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Myanmar earthquake: appeal of an additional assistance amount of $ 24 million for relief action – eSHOP24X7
On March 28, an earthquake with a magnitude 7.7 killed more than 3600 people, more than 4800 injured and 184 are still missing.
More than 90 LAKH of 58 municipalities have been affected by this disaster. In addition, thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have become debris. The most affected areas still have an earthquake, causing the current humanitarian crisis.
UN agencies have demanded additional assistance of $ 24.16 million to help in the most affected areas. In addition to this, for the aid campaign, the amount of $ 13.4 million is also used in December 2024 of the 2025 human response and response plan for Myanmar.
In the reviewed scheme, about 20 Lakh of people have been identified, which have been under the category of necessity, due to this earthquake and need immediate assistance. This number adds to those 43 Lakh of people who depended on the aid before the earthquake.
Military forces and opposition in power in February 2021 Armed groups Due to the cruel civil war in progress, Myanmar was going through a crisis before the disaster. Around 2 million people here, that is, approximately one third of the population required help and humanitarian security.
Circumstances of ‘broken heart’
During his visit to Myanmar, the special envoy of the United Nations, Julie Bishop met with the communities destroyed by the earthquake and urged the international community to support him for immediate relief and a long -term reconstruction.
He also emphasized the need to implement the high immediate fire, to guarantee the aid and transistence campaign.
He said: “We will have to continue efforts to implement the fire to avoid murders and conflicts, so that human workers, search and rescue teams and the people involved in the rescue can work safely.”
Julie Bishop appreciated the tolerance of the survivors, describing the destruction of the earthquake as “disconsolate.”
Emphasizing the need for international support, he said: “I was particularly impressed by those who are committed to rebuilding this ruin, despite losing their homes.”
He said: “The role of the international community at this time of necessity is very important, not only to raise additional funds, but also through its influence to ensure that all aspects with difficulties maintain their weapons, so that Mymmar people can focus on efforts to re -route scattered lives.”
Pressure campaign on support
According to the information received from the United Nations Agencies, the pressure on essential public services has increased even more in Myanmar stressed due to conflict and instability already.
According to a human newsletter in UNICEF, the remaining health facilities of Myanmar are fighting with a serious shortage of medical materials.
More than 193 health centers and 2,311 schools have been damaged. At the same time, due to the collapse of the infrastructure, there has been a lack of food, because prices touch the sky and the risk of infectious diseases has increased.
There have been reports of acute aqueous squadrons (AWD) of Sagaiing and Mandale. The situation is becoming more serious due to the destruction of sanitation systems.
In addition, the situation has worsened for survivors of excessive heat and heavy and non -seasonal rain that reaches 44 ° C (111 ° F). Many of these people don’t even have a place to live.
Weak infrastructure
The earthquake has exposed concerns about the weak infrastructure of Myanmar.
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission (Espap) for Asia-Pacific warned that the reconstruction of roads, bridges and the main public buildings should be preferred to ensure that future disasters do not destroy this level.
The commission said: “This is not an option: this is a social and economic necessity.”
