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U.N. says Myanmar quake response reached 240,000 but funding shortfall slows recovery
Summary
U.N. and partners reached more than 240,000 people with supplies after earthquakes in Myanmar; the U.N. said the flash addendum to the 2025 humanitarian plan requested $275 million but $28 million has been dispersed so far.
The United Nations said that, in the first 10 days after two earthquakes struck Myanmar, humanitarian responders reached more than 240,000 people with food and other supplies and that more than 100 metric tons of medical supplies arrived.
The U.N. spokesperson noted that mobile health teams are providing trauma care, essential medicines and psychosocial support, but warned that the scale of needs requires greater resources and access. A flash addendum to the 2025 humanitarian needs and response plan asked for $275 million; the briefing said about $180 million has been pledged and committed while only about $28 million has been dispersed so far.
Why it matters: The U.N. said the most-impacted communities remain without safe shelter, clean water, sanitation, stable electricity and access to health care, and that the response needs predictable funding and improved access for partners on the ground.
The U.N. urged donors to honor pledges and disperse funds immediately to prevent needs from deepening.
