The UN helps Myanmar to cope with the consequences of an earthquake of 7.7 points Earthquake in Myanmar: UN institutions increase the volume of assistance Humanitarian assistance The number of people who died as a result of an earthquake that destroyed the central part of Myanmar continues to grow. This was warned on Sunday to the UN, noting that the consequences of the elements aggravate the situation of almost 20 million inhabitants of the country who needed to help and before the earthquake. according to media reports, the number of dead reached 1,700 people. About 3,400 people were injured, hundreds are considered missing. 60 > in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, where tremors also occurred, after the collapse of the unfinished skyscraper, 76 builders are listed by missing. The number of dead there reached 17 people. Search and rescue work in Myanmar is concentrated in the large city of Mandalai and the capital of the country of Nupido. Several international humanitarian commands arrived in the injured areas, although the efforts to provide assistance are complicated due to airport damage. basic necessity ~ 60 > “people urgently need the roof over their heads, medical medical Help, drinking water and hygiene items. This catastrophe creates additional pressure on the already vulnerable population in the conditions of a serious crisis, ”the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian issues (UKGV) posted on the social network & x. ~ 60 > 60 > combat combat Actions The civilian population of Myanmar suffers from clashes between military junta and numerous armed groups, since the coup in February 2021 fighting for power in the country. Due to the fighting, more than three million people were forced to leave their homes. ~ 60 > national united government, representing the democratically elected administration, called for two-week ceasefire in order to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid those in need. 62 ~~ 60 > however, according to reports, the military regime continues to apply air strikes, including in areas close to the Earthquake epicenter. ~ 60 >~ 60 > Independent ENDRUS OF THE MAYANMEA OF Tom Myanmes called on Sunday on Sunday called on Sunday The junta immediately announce the ceasefire. “military call should be suspended; Employees of humanitarian organizations should not be afraid of the arrest, and the delivery of assistance should not face obstacles. Every minute is on the account, ”he added. in a particularly vulnerable position – women and children Employees of the UN Foundation in the field of population (UNFPA) work in the disaster zone along with partners and local communities. 60 > according to Yunfp, serious damage was caused to medical institutions, the work of basic services has been violated. “In emergency situations like this, women and girls are faced with increased risks: from limited access to the necessary medical care in childbirth to the growth of violence on gender soil,” said Haima Nadal Roig, representative of Yunfp in Myanmar. ko from Yuniseph B. Myanmas wrote on the social network & nbsp; x that the earthquake has become a “disaster” for children in the region. “People urgently need help, especially for children who suffer in such situations in the first place,” he added. ~ 60 > supply of necessary assistance universal organization of healthcare (WHO) has taken almost three tons of medicines to the mandatory hospital and neupido. ~ 60 > Michael Dunford, Director of the World Food Program (VPP) of the UN in Myanmar, reported that on Sunday the organization held the first emergency distribution of food in the neupid, including high -energy cookies. According to him, the runway plans to increase the volume of assistance in the coming days. ~ 60 > on Sunday I requested eight million dollars to provide emergency assistance to the victims, including prevention of outbreaks and restoration of the main services.