Earthquake in Myanmar: the impact on the population could be devastating
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams working in Myanmar and Thailand are safe and accounted for after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central region, near Mandalay.
Our medical humanitarian staff in Myanmar and neighbouring countries, have the capacity to respond at scale to the needs of affected communities, once authorities facilitate swift and unhindered access for teams to do assessments and provide medical care.
Given the scale and intensity of the earthquake, the impact on people could be devastating, particularly for those who require immediate lifesaving assistance due to trauma injuries. We are also concerned about those who will be vulnerable as a result of loss of shelter, loss of access to general healthcare, as well as loss of access to safe drinking water.
The ability to deploy assessment teams and, ideally, surgical capacity, are critical in the first hours and days after any earthquake if we hope to respond with life and limb-saving surgical care for people injured.
To enable an effective response, swift access to affected areas and timely approval of essential supplies and personnel are critical.
How to donate to respond to the immediate needs of people stricken by the earthquake
The emergency fund enables MSF to quickly respond to the immediate needs of those affected by the earthquake in Morocco. 85% of the money goes straight to the field and MSF is audited every year by an independent, authorised body.
Secure donations can be made:
- via bank transfer: CCP LU751111000048480000 BIC: CCPLLULL
- via MSF Luxembourg’s website by clicking below: