Overview
- The death toll from the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,886, with over 4,600 injured and 370 still missing.
- International aid, including an EU airlift delivering 80 tons of supplies, is underway but faces challenges due to damaged roads, communication outages, and ongoing conflict.
- Myanmar's healthcare system is overwhelmed, with hospitals in Mandalay and Sagaing unable to meet the demand for medical care due to damage and resource shortages.
- The military junta has refused calls for a ceasefire to facilitate relief efforts and continues operations against resistance groups, drawing international criticism.
- In Bangkok, Thailand, investigations are probing the collapse of a 30-story building during the quake, with allegations of construction using substandard materials.