The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has caused over 3,000 fatalities and significant injuries, with more than 341 individuals still missing. The destruction has affected thousands of structures and compromised healthcare facilities, complicating aid efforts amidst an already challenging humanitarian situation. A surge of international rescuers is assisting local efforts, although reports suggest a much higher casualty count than official figures. The UN highlights the urgent need for medical care as disease outbreaks pose additional threats to survivors in remote areas following the disaster.
"With infrastructure compromised and patient numbers surging, access to health care has become nearly impossible in many of the worst-hit areas," the UN agency said.
"Thousands of people are in urgent need of trauma care, surgical interventions and treatment for disease outbreaks," it said, warning that cholera was a particular risk.
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