Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:22
Locals praise and thank the efforts of the Vietnamese rescue team in helping Myanmar quake victims.
A very strong earthquake on 28 March and subsequent aftershocks in Myanmar caused damage to roads, bridges, buildings and some casualties.
In response to this disaster, local and international search and rescue teams have been working in real-time. The Vietnamese team, along with doctors, nurses, search and rescue dogs, support vehicles and equipment, began activities in houses in Zabuthiri Township on 31 March.
“Their team seemed to be doing their job with dedication and determination beyond being just dutiful. It may also be due to the ability of their media personnel. They are well-organized and have a full sense of team spirit,” praised a local.
“To find trapped persons, the dog and its master ran first and planted red flags in the places indicated by the dog. The next team checked more carefully with handheld radars. If it was certain that there was someone in that area, the next team started to dig and breakthrough. They carefully recorded the valuables found returned them to their owners, and encouraged the grieving families of the deceased. Seeing these scenes, we can’t help praising them, “ he added.
The Vietnamese rescue team from the Ministry of National Defence and Public Security consisting of 106 members arrived in Myanmar on 30 March.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:21
The German Embassy in Myanmar has announced the launch of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EUCPM) to establish a humanitarian connection between Europe and Myanmar.
The embassy statement said that Germany is actively working with experienced international partners to provide the necessary assistance to the victims on the ground following the earthquake in Myanmar on 28 March, and will continue to provide additional assistance as the situation evolves.
The European Union provided an initial €2.5 million in emergency aid and activated the Copernicus EU Earth Observation tool to assess the damage and monitor the ongoing crisis.
Germany, the largest contributor to the European Union’s humanitarian system, supports international humanitarian organizations such as the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF), and UNOCHA.
Through these contributions, Germany will ensure that essential relief supplies, such as medical care, shelters, food and clean water, reach those most in need of relief following the earthquake.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:20
THE Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Tokyo has announced that the condolence book will be opened from 30 March to 4 April.
The Embassy said in a statement that the Ambassador and the staff expressed their condolences and sympathies for the loss of life and property caused by the severe earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March by holding a minute of silence, paying respect and praying.
During the week of national mourning that the embassy announced, ambassadors from embassies based in Tokyo, chargés d’affaires, deputy heads of embassies, members of parliament, the Japanese Red Cross Society, heads of Japanese business companies, the president and executive directors of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Association (ALFS), and the vice-president of the Saitama Chapter of Ikebana International Group visited the Myanmar Embassy and signed the book of condolences for those affected by the earthquake.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:19
THE Ayeyawady Foundation provided aid to social rescue teams and volunteers working at the heavily damaged U Hla Thein Beikman Examination Hall of Masoeyein Monastery in Mandalay yesterday.
Led by U Zaw Zaw, the foundation offered financial assistance to the Myanmar Social Rescue Organization, Manijala Social Rescue, Helping Hands Association, the Thaka Social Association from Kachin State and the Thukhakari Social Rescue Team. They also arranged food and fuel supplies for international rescue teams.
The foundation donated to monks who lost limbs due to the earthquake, as well as those undergoing medical treatment. The total contribution amounted to K100 million.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:18
THE Ministry of Health continues emergency healthcare in earthquake-affected regions, including Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Mandalay Region and Sagaing Region.
General hospitals are providing immediate and intensive care to critically injured patients, while those with less severe conditions are being transferred to treatment centres for further treatment. Preventative measures against potential outbreaks of diarrhoea and infectious diseases are implemented.
International medical teams are actively collaborating in these efforts. A Bhutanese medical team provided treatment at Paunglaung Sports Ground in Pyinmana on 2 April, while an emergency team from Bangladesh operated at Nay Pyi Taw Children’s Hospital. Indonesia’s emergency team worked at Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1,000-bed), and the Philippine PEMAT team was stationed at Lewe Township Hospital.
A Russian medical team provided care at Thiri Mandala Sports Ground in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay on 2 and 3 April, while an Indian medical team operated at the old airport site. A Lao medical team assisted at Kyaukse Hospital on 2 and 3 April.
Likewise, Malaysian rescue teams and healthcare workers successfully rescued an earthquake survivor trapped for five days and transferred the individual to Sagaing General Hospital on 2 April. On 3 April, the AHA Centre’s Asian Emergency Response and Assessment Team (AsianERAT) also assisted at Sagaing General Hospital.
The Public Health Department of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with China-CDC Yunnan, conducted water and sanitation inspections near Government Staff Housing No 4351 and Basic Education High School No 9 in Nay Pyi Taw on 2 April. On 3 April, Thailand’s emergency team worked in Myauk Myike Village, Tatkon Township and distributed water purification tablets, and hand sanitizers and conducted hygiene promotion activities.
As of 3 April, eight international medical teams from China, Thailand, Japan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Russia are operating in Nay Pyi Taw. Five teams from India, Russia, Laos, Nepal and Singapore are also helping in Mandalay Region, while three teams from Russia, Malaysia, and the AHA Centre are assisting in Sagaing Region.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:17
IN the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025, Pakistan under the direction of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has sent humanitarian assistance for the earthquake victims.
The first flight carrying relief materials was received on 2 April 2025 at Yangon International Airport. It carried 35 tonnes of essential supplies including tents, tarpaulin sheets, blankets, meals ready to eat, medicines and water modules. Another flight carrying 35 tonnes of relief supplies will arrive in the next 48 hours.
Pakistani Ambassador Mr Imran Haider received the relief goods and handed them over to Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein. The mayor of Yangon and other senior officials were also present.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with State Administration Council Chairman and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 31 March and extended heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of lives and widespread destruction in Myanmar. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif also offered support to Myanmar in relief efforts.
Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult time.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:17
A powerful earthquake and several aftershocks hit Myanmar on 28 March, causing damage to roads, bridges and buildings in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, and also resulting in causalities and injuries. The international rescue teams and local teams jointly conducted rescue work, healthcare services and rehabilitation in respective townships promptly yesterday.
The rescue teams, doctors and nurses from international countries, foreign fire brigade, Tatmadaw and combined corps, staff from the Ministry of Health and Directorate of Medical Services and social welfare organizations proceeded to quake-hit areas in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and conducted rescue work yesterday.
The rescue team from Turkiye conducted educational programmes and demonstrations focusing on natural disasters for the members of the Fire Services Department and families and people in Bala Theikdhi Ward, Zabuthiri Township. The doctors and nurses are conducting search and rescue operations in the earthquake-affected staff housing areas using search and rescue dogs, support vehicles, and specialized equipment to aid in their efforts. The teams are also transferring the bodies of victims to the respective township hospitals, providing medical care to those injured, and offering both physical and psychological support to ensure the well-being of the affected individuals.
Regarding the rescue and relief operations, Ali Onur Ginsel, leader of GEA Search and Rescue said, “We felt sorry for the recent earthquake in Myanmar, which has caused loss of life and injuries among the people. We are a humanitarian organization, and our primary focus in Myanmar is search and rescue operations. Since our team includes engineers, we will also provide necessary support wherever needed. On the day we arrived in Myanmar, we were able to rescue two people who were trapped inside a collapsed building. Today, we are assessing and inspecting the structural condition of earthquake-damaged buildings. We sincerely wish for the safety and well-being of all the people of Myanmar and hope they can find secure shelter.”
Moreover, local rescue teams, altruistic teams, medics and combined teams also went to quake-affected areas and conducted search and rescue operations using special equipment to assist the affected residents. They are also providing necessary medical care to the injured using mobile medical units and ensuring their swift transfer to the nearest hospitals and clinics. The elderly were also moved to safe and secure locations.
Similarly, the roads and bridges in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area were also destroyed due to the earthquake, and the officials launched repair work on them to facilitate transport flow.
Due to the earthquake, lamp-posts and power lines in various townships and wards within the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area were damaged and collapsed, leading to power outages. The staff from the Ministry of Electric Power have been working tirelessly, day and night, to restore electricity. As of 2 April, approximately 74 per cent of the restoration work has been completed.
The well-wishers and organizations donated foodstuffs, water bottles, cash, clothes and medicines, and the government also arranged temporary tents, mobile water tankers, and temporary water tanks, and mobile trucks selling groceries at cheap prices for quake-hit locals and staff in Nay Pyi Taw.
Similarly, the artistes and well-wishers together with Bo Bo Entertainment Co Ltd met with the quake-affected staff of the Ministry of Information and Information and Public Relations Department and their families yesterday, comforted them and presented foodstuffs.
The rescue teams, medics and nurses from international countries arrived in Myanmar with humanitarian assistance and medicines for rescue work, and as of 3 April, the rescue teams from China, India, Russia, Singapore, AHA Centre, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Laos, Belarus, Turkiye, Bhutan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Japan’s Nippon Foundation and Indonesia arrived in Myanmar. They actively participate in search and health services by cooperating with local rescue teams.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:46
A Rom Cargo Airline plane carrying UNICEF Myanmar relief supplies for earthquake-affected people arrived at Yangon International Airport yesterday morning.
It arrived at Yangon Airport from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, the UAE, carrying 484 boxes (78,736 kilogrammes) of medicines, consumer goods, and relief materials to be distributed by UNICEF Myanmar for use in relief efforts in earthquake-affected areas of Myanmar. Upon arrival at Yangon Airport, UNICEF Myanmar officials accepted the cargo and transported it to the Air Cargo Terminal, where it will be distributed to earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar.
The government is swiftly investigating the damage in earthquake-affected areas and carrying out timely relief efforts. Additionally, it has opened the way for humanitarian assistance from abroad.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:44
A cargo flight from Moalem Aviation, carrying humanitarian aid and medical supplies donated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the earthquake-affected people of Myanmar, arrived at Yangon International Airport from Kolkata Airport, India, yesterday evening.
The WHO has donated 148 packages of health supplies and medicines, weighing 34,588 kg, to earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar. Upon arrival in Yangon, the items were received by Deputy Director-General Dr Nanda Win of the Yangon Region Public Health and Medical Services Department, U Than Soe, Director of the Disaster Management Department under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, officials from the Transfer Control Team (Airport), and Dr Hyon Chon Pak, Administrative Officer of the WHO Office in Yangon.
The government is swiftly investigating the damage in earthquake-affected areas and carrying out timely relief efforts. Additionally, it has opened the way for humanitarian assistance from abroad.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:43
THE relief and rescue operations are being carried out promptly in earthquake-affected areas, and the international humanitarian aid, medicines and medical rescue teams arrived at Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport yesterday.
The humanitarian aid supplies and medicines from China and Laos and the humanitarian aid supplies and medicines, relief items, transport vehicles, rescue teams, doctors and nurses from Indonesia arrived at Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport yesterday.
The teams will conduct search and rescue operations, medical services and rehabilitation processes in quake-hit areas.
Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Soe Kyi and relevant officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the rescue and medical teams at the airport.
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