Sagaing Earthquake in Myanmar: Situation Report - 7th Edition

WHO Health Emergencies Programme

• A month after the catastrophic earthquakes, earthquake-affected communities in Myanmar continue to face severe living conditions, including lack of adequate shelters, overcrowded displacement sites, damaged water supply systems and the absence of sanitation services and extreme heat.

• Central Myanmar continues to experience frequent aftershocks almost daily, with more than 150 aftershocks having been recorded, leading to fear and uncertainty among affected families. The upcoming monsoon season may further challenge those staying in outdoor settings.

• As of 22 April 2025, 3 800 deaths have been reported, 5 100 people injured and 116 people remain missing.

• After the earthquake, the estimated number of people in urgent need of humanitarian health services was updated to 2.4 million, including 453 157 most vulnerable people targeted for these services.

• There is an urgent need for medicine to manage chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension.

• The needs for mental health and psychosocial support are significant. Particular attention is needed for children and vulnerable groups.

• Acute watery diarrhoea and skin infection cases have been reported in relief camps of Mandalay and Sagaing. Overall risks of disease outbreak continue to be high, including waterborne, vector-borne, vaccine preventable and skin diseases.

• WHO supported emergency vaccination response. Thirty rapid response teams supported the establishment of mobile vaccination clinics in displacement sites and other high-risk areas.

• A total of 500 ‘mother and baby packs’ and 400 clean delivery kits were distributed to two health partners in Mandalay and Sagaing.

• Thirty-six health cluster partners have delivered essential health services in 22 earthquake-affected townships. Humanitarian partners including health partners conducted 1 575 rapid needs assessments.

• WHO has facilitated the emergency medical teams, with a total of 22 teams having been deployed through the WHO network as well as bilateral arrangements, to Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw and Sagaing.

• Various risk communication and community engagement materials were disseminated, including social media, to provide critical information to affected communities, on topics such as mental health, food and water safety, snake bite prevention and first aid, rabies prevention, breastfeeding and childcare.