More than 1600 dead, dozens missing in Myanmar earthquake

Jenny Chapmandevelopment minister

UK-funded local partners are already mobilizing a humanitarian response on the ground,

said development minister Jennifer Chapman

This UK funding will increase support in the hardest hit areas of the earthquake and geared towards food and water supplies, medicine, and shelter,

the UK foreign office said in a statement

While we are not in the areas that have been most impacted by the earthquake, all of our teams in the country really felt it, and all of our offices were also evacuated,

Federica Franco, the MSF head of mission in Myanmar, said

About seven people died here" when the quake struck Friday

he told AFP

We are continuously in touch with the Office of the President for further instructions as the Philippines coordinates with its earthquake-stricken Asean neighbors,

Herbosa stated

A 118-member team from the elite Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders is set to take off to Myanmar shortly along with essential medical equipment and supplies,

said the statement

ASEAN affirms its solidarity and will work closely to coordinate humanitarian assistance, support and facilitate relief operations, and ensure timely and effective humanitarian response,

the statement read

Thankfully, all of our staff is safe, but we are deeply concerned about the people in the affected areas,

she added

Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to regional cooperation and will continue to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian relief and disaster management efforts across ASEAN,

the agency said

I've also seen reports that now some countries are sending search and rescue teams up to Mandalay to support the efforts, but hospitals are really struggling to cope with the influx of injured people, there's a shortage of medical supplies, and people are struggling to find food and clean water,

Bragg added

We're hearing reports of hundreds of people trapped in different areas,

said Bragg

It’s been two days, and the smell is starting to emanate,

said Ma Ei, who has helped in the humanitarian efforts

Everyone at the monastery dares not sleep inside, as we heard there could be another earthquake. I have never felt anything like this in my life,

said the soldier

Some rescue workers do not dare to give help because they are afraid of being arrested,

said a local person in Sagaing town who asked not to be named

We are doing our best with the resources we have because every life matters,

Chadchart told reporters at the scene

Min Aung Hlaingjunta chief

All military and civilian hospitals, as well as healthcare workers, must work together in a coordinated and efficient manner to ensure effective medical response,

said the junta chief, senior general Min Aung Hlaing, according to state-run media

People are still stuck in the buildings, they can't take people out,

said a resident who asked not to be named

I am middle-aged and I’ve experienced a lot of incidents, but never been busy like this before. This is very severe,

said a doctor at Mandalay general hospital, who spoke on condition of anonymity

It's mainly been local volunteers, local people who are just trying to find their loved ones,

Bragg said after bring briefed by her colleague in Mandalay

Aid workers should not have to fear arrest and there should be no obstructions to aid getting to where it is most needed, ... Every minute counts."

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