An update on Myanmar earthquake rescue effortsApril 10, 2025

Mizzima

Pana Janviroj

With the Yangon-Mandalay railway line and Mandalay International Airport just reopened, more rescue and medical missions and humanitarian aid are arriving to this region hardest hit by the 28 March earthquake.

This accessibility is in startling contrast to Mandalay’s neighbouring city, Sagaing, just 20km away. Out of the 12 earthquake-affected townships in Sagaing Region, only 2-3 townships currently have health partners reporting on health services.

This region already has about one third of the country’s internally displaced population, many of whom were already enduring critical shortages in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) needs, and lacked adequate shelter due to the ongoing civil war before the earthquake struck.