International humanitarian aid continues to arrive at Yangon International Airport for those affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar. On 5 April 2023, a flight from the Singaporean Ministry of Health arrived, delivering 5,737 kilogrammes of medical supplies and hospital equipment for the affected regions.

On the same day, a flight from the Samaritans Purse International Relief, USA, brought 22,634 kilogrammes of medical supplies and equipment for setting up surgical rooms, along with 25 medical personnel, including surgeons and nurses.

At noon, an Air China Cargo flight carrying 87,390 kilogrammes of relief supplies including medicine chests, tarpaulins, tents and purified water bottles arrived from the People’s Republic of China.

Later, at around 5:50 pm, a Sri Lankan government-chartered flight arrived with medical supplies, water purification equipment and personal use items. The shipment also included 26 medical personnel, led by Brig-Gen Karunatilake Hewakattuge Punyasiri of the Sri Lankan Army.

These relief materials were transported by Tatmadaw members Yangon City Development Committee staff and local cargo workers, under the guidance of the Yangon Regional government, to be further distributed to the affected areas in Nay Pyi Taw.

MNA/KZL

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