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Update from Save the Children Myanmar

Distributions

  • Save the Children has now reached a total of 208,953 people.
  • In Yangon 124,259 in the Western Delta 69,510 and in the Eastern Delta 15,184.
  • Save the Children are distributing food, water purification tablets, plastic sheeting for shelter and protection, kitchen equipment and re-hydration salts to families whose homes have been destroyed.
  • Child Protection: Assessments will shortly be taking place in Mawlamyinegyun are also being planned for the Kyauktan township and Ma U Pin.
  • Health: A team has gone to Mawlamyingeyun to conduct an assessment.
  • Nutrition: We are continuing assessment in Myaungmya and starting an assessment in Pyapon tomorrow.
  • Advocacy: There have been improvements in access over the past week and people are being reached, but more assistance is needed to respond to the scale of need and prevent a higher death toll.
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