In the wake of a severe 7.7-magnitude earthquake, Mandalay General Hospital is overwhelmed by a flood of injured patients stretched out in extreme heat, struggling to provide care due to an already weakened healthcare system and a military junta crackdown on medical staff. Dr. Kyaw Zin, a surgeon at the hospital, expressed grave concern for both his patients and personal family, showcasing the dire conditions and lack of resources. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing civil strife, making access to aid difficult and highlighting the critical need for support from organizations such as the World Health Organization.
In the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, Mandalay General Hospital struggles with overwhelming casualties amidst an already strained health system and ongoing civil unrest.
Dr. Kyaw Zin’s urgent plea reflects the dire situation facing medical workers in Myanmar, as they navigate crisis conditions heightened by a military junta response.
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