Medical supplies in great need as international assistance flows into Myanmar after earthquake
- On Friday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, resulting in an estimated death toll of 1,644 and 17 in Thailand, with 3,408 injured as reported by local authorities and emergency aid teams.
- International aid efforts are underway, with contributions from China, India, and Russia to provide medical supplies and shelter, according to various nations' foreign ministries.
- Rescue efforts in Myanmar are hindered by a severe shortage of medical supplies, according to a report from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, highlighting vital supplies that are missing.
- Local volunteers have been assisting with relief efforts, and hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of injured individuals, facing shortages of food and water.
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