Humanitarian assistance in Rakhine, Kachin and Shan States

Myanmar continues to face significant humanitarian challenges related to crisis in Rakhine State, armed conflicts in Kachin and northern Shan States and vulnerability to natural disasters. Ensuring effective humanitarian response in these areas remains a priority for WHO. WHO supports mobile medical teams of MoHS in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Rathedaung and Sittwe townships of Rakhine State -- to provide life-saving health care to conflict affected people. Basic essential medicines were given to MoHS and local health organizations in Rakhine, Kachin and northern Shan States. Emergency health kits are prepositioned in Myitkyina, Sittwe and Yangon to ensure effective humanitarian response. Health cluster coordination meetings are held regularly at Sittwe, Myitkyina, Yangon and Naypyidaw with the active participation of MoHS and partner organizations.

Furthermore, WHO and partners mobilized resources to address humanitarian needs in emergency and natural disasters.