Myanmar Newsflash
More than 2 months after that cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar, the situation remains alarming: The initial relief-work which includes disposal of dead bodies and the distribution of medicines, mosquito nets, water and food was initially planned to last 3 months but due to the severity of the situation, the phase has been prolonged until the beginning of 2009.
In the response, Dorcas - through partner Medical Teams International and World Concern - are also addressing a second wave of the disaster: a looming health crisis of widespread malaria and infectious diseases. This is why - among other things - 10,000 long-lasting insect nets were distributed in different villages in the last two weeks while needs assessment for further support were done in nine village tracts. Click here to read Dr. Dyments field notes from one of these trips!
Early on 3 May 2008, Myanmar was hit by Nargis, a tropical cyclone of category 4, which destroyed about 90% of homes and structures in some areas of the Ayewaddy river delta division in addition the severe damage that it caused in the Yangoon division. The cyclone was one of the deadliest in recent history with more than 130,000 dead or missing, according to official estimations.
Thanks to your generous support, Dorcas was able to immediately respond to the needs of the Nargis-victims in Myanmar. Through our partner organisation Medical Teams International present in the country, we have assisted approximately 50,000 victims with
- medicines and direct medical care
- mosquito nets, hygiene kits and plastic sheeting
- food aid and water
Read more here on stories and photos from the field!
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