In Myanmar, the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 3,145, and there may be more

In Myanmar, the death toll from the earthquake that struck nearly a week ago has risen to 3,145, as search and rescue teams have found new bodies. Humanitarian organizations are trying to provide medical assistance and shelter to the victims, PBS News reports, citing information from the country's government, writes UNN.

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Information Minister Maung Maung On also announced at a meeting in the capital, Naypyidaw, that 4,589 people were injured and 221 are still missing.

Local media report a much higher death toll than official figures. With telecommunications disrupted and many places difficult to reach, these numbers could rise sharply as more details become available.

A report released Thursday by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs noted that the earthquake and aftershocks affected more than 17 million people in 57 of the country's 330 townships. Of these, more than 9 million were severely affected.

"The coming days will be crucial in determining the full extent of the disaster's impact and the response needed to meet the needs of millions of people affected," the statement said.

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The World Health Organization said that, according to its initial assessment, four hospitals and one medical center were completely destroyed, and another 32 hospitals and 18 medical centers were partially damaged.

Due to the fact that the infrastructure has been severely affected and the number of patients has increased dramatically, access to medical care has become almost impossible in many of the most affected areas. Thousands of people urgently need trauma care, surgery and treatment for disease outbreaks 

A mobile hospital from India is also operating in Mandalay.

The earthquake left many homeless. Workers worked in the 40 C heat to set up large tents in open fields to provide temporary shelter.

According to a military statement, more than 1,550 international rescuers worked alongside locals on Thursday. Rescue equipment and equipment were sent by 17 countries.

Let us remind

In Myanmar, the military seized power in 2021 from the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. This triggered a civil war.

According to the UN, the earthquake has exacerbated an already severe humanitarian crisis. More than three million people have been forced to leave their homes, and almost 20 million needed help even before it happened.

As fighting may hamper humanitarian efforts, the military announced a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday until April 22. Previously, armed resistance groups opposed to the military leadership had announced a unilateral ceasefire.