HIGHLIGHTS
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Renewed fighting in Kachin displaces over 2,700 people, with local NGOs leading response efforts.
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Humanitarian organizations resume activities in Rakhine, but there is still a shortage of offices and accommodation for staff.
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The Ministry of Health sends Rapid Response Teams to Rakhine, but challenges are huge and there are still major gaps in response.
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Risk of water borne diseases in Rakhine IDP camps.
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Efforts are made to strengthen disaster preparedness ahead of rains.
Disclaimer
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit https://www.unocha.org/.