Sagaing Earthquake in Myanmar: Situation Report - 5th Edition

08 April 2025, as of 10:00 IST

Overview

WHO Health Emergencies Programme

 

Highlights
• As of 7 April 2025, over 3 500 people died, nearly 5 000 have been injured, and over 200 remain missing nationwide, according to publicly available figures.
• Across the affected areas, people continue to face significant health challenges, including trauma related injuries, mental health issues, and lack of access to medicines to manage their chronic diseases. With limited access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, the risk of infectious disease outbreaks is elevated. The situation is compounded by extreme heat and rain for those who are sheltering at outdoor settings.
• WHO has been coordinating the Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) through an EMT Coordination Cell (EMTCC) in Myanmar. Fourteen EMTs are currently operational in the earthquake-affected communities in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, and Sagaing.
• On 7 April 2025, WHO delivered additional 39 metric tons of supplies of medicines and medical devices into Myanmar. These include Interagency Emergency Health Kit (IEHK), WHO trauma and emergency surgery kits (TESK) and body bags.
WHO Team
Myanmar, SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (RGO)
Editors
WHO/SEAR/WHE/HIM
Number of pages
5
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: who-mmreq-Srep0804255