Sagaing earthquake in Myanmar: Situation report - 8th Edition

Highlights

• Two months after the devastating earthquakes in Central Myanmar, there continues to be significant humanitarian needs. Many families remain displaced in temporary shelters.

• The monsoon season has started, which poses additional challenges to earthquake-affected communities, particularly for individuals living in tents and temporary shelters.

• Sporadic acute watery diarrhea (AWD) cases and skin infections have been reported; however, no major outbreaks have been detected.

• Mental health remains a major concern. According to the multi-cluster initial rapid assessment (MIRA), 67% of respondents reported emotional distress linked to the earthquake and ongoing conflict. Efforts are underway to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) into existing health services. Demands for non-communicable disease (NCD) medicines continued to be high.

• A total of 370 000 doses of vaccines were mobilized from manufacturers, or which over 300 000 doses have already arrived in Myanmar. Given an increase in dog bite cases, human rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin has been made available. Within two months of the earthquake, 120 000 doses of tetanus (Td) vaccines were administered.

• As per data collected up to 15 May 2025, 18 health partners reached 87 000 people with health services, representing 19% of people targeted.

• To address heightened public health risks during the monsoon season, the health cluster has developed the Monsoon Preparedness Plan to guide health partners in prioritizing actions that minimize its impact.

• Coordination is ongoing to ensure equitable and effective delivery of physical rehabilitation services as part of the earthquake response.