Myanmar Earthquake: Red Cross Assesses Disaster Scale Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Scale of the Disaster

• devastating communities across Myanmar following a powerful earthquake.
• ⚠️ Hundreds of injured people and displaced individuals are in fear of returning to damaged homes, roads, and facilities.

Impact on Vulnerable Populations

• 💔 The earthquake's impact is amplified for populations already dealing with an existing situation of conflict and violence.
• 🏥 Access to essential services, particularly health services, has become even more critical.

Red Cross Response Efforts

• 🤝 The International Committee of the Red Cross is working with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and partners to assist those most affected.
• 🚚 A team has been dispatched from Yangon in a convoy to Mandalay, one of the most affected cities.
• 🗺️ Ensuring access to all areas, including remote regions, is a key priority for aid efforts.