Myanmar on the brink: A population in desperate need

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Myanmar on the brink: A population in desperate need
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TOKYO, Japan - 18.6 million people.Across Myanmar , 18.6 million people are struggling to meet their basic needs—including access to medical care. The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is rapidly deteriorating, and yet the international community is crippled by inaction, their attention elsewhere.As a humanitarian, I have witnessed crises in Africa and the Middle East, driven by conflicts and large-scale displacements.

The spike in number of violence-related injuries, including mortar shell injuries and gunshot wounds, indicates the worsening humanitarian crisis in Rakhine.The escalation of violence in Rakhine, Kachin, and Shan States since late 2023 has severely affected Doctors Without Borders’ medical activities. Our office and pharmacy in Buthidaung, Rakhine, was burnt down in April—along with the life-saving drugs inside.

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