Myanmar Health Cluster Bulletin - June 2025

Highlights

• Three months after the devastating earthquake, 61% of the target population in need of humanitarian health services has reportedly been reached (over 290,000 people) in 59 townships affected by the earthquake. This reflects 66% funding received of the amount requested for earthquake-specific activities.
• Worsening security situation resulting in significant increase in deadly attacks on health care, from 6 attacks reported on 28 February 2025 to 26 on 30 June 2025, leading to 48 health workers killed and 85 injured. Data collected by the UN human rights office OHCHR shows over 600 military strikes recorded since the earthquake on 28 March 2025.
• Alarming increase in dengue and malaria cases with many partners requesting supplies for diagnostics and treatment. The increase is expected as dengue cases usually show a strong seasonal pattern, with outbreaks often peaking during or after the rainy season.
• Joint health/nutrition/WASH Acute Watery Diarrhoea Action Plans have been updated in all 4 sub-regions of Myanmar as part of Monsoon Preparedness. Prepositioning of supplies is ongoing.
• Surge in COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Thailand, with up to 60 cases per week reported from Myanmar, mostly from Yangon, where testing is concentrated. Existing COVID-19 guidance remains valid, available here.
• Heightened risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and polio in view of low immunization coverage combined with crowded conditions in temporary settlements and poor hygiene.
• Preparations ongoing for 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, focusing on more community voices and local partner input.