A fresh group of humanitarian workers dispatched to Myanmar
Thailand's Third EMT Deployment: A Comprehensive Relief Effort
Thailand sent its third round of Emergency Medical Team (EMT) to Myanmar yesterday, setting up a high-capacity water filtration system in the quake-stricken Mandalay region. This 30-member team, composed of health officials, WHO coordinators, and volunteers from Ruam Katanyu Foundation, is expected to provide assistance until May 2.
Since its arrival, the team has been working tirelessly to set up a water filtration system that delivers 600 liters of safe drinking water per hour. Designed specifically for emergency scenarios, this system comes with low operational costs, which makes it an ideal solution for the 2,000 displaced individuals residing in temporary shelters.
The primary objective of this water filtration initiative is to combat waterborne diseases that have become a significant concern in the area, particularly in light of the prevalence of gastrointestinal problems among survivors. This mission aligns perfectly with the team's broader objectives of enhancing shelter conditions and monitoring communicable diseases.
The team's efforts are part of a larger response from Thailand, which includes subsequent EMT rotations offering medical care to over 1,300 patients during their April deployments. With the installation of this water filtration system, the team hopes to address critical health concerns and contribute significantly to the region's ongoing relief efforts.
The second rotation of the EMT Thailand is scheduled to return to Thailand tonight. Despite daunting challenges such as infrastructure damage and unfavorable weather, the team has managed to meet basic health needs and prevent any major disease outbreaks so far.
Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) has dispatched the fourth rotation of its rescue unit to Myanmar. Their mission is to support Myanmar authorities in rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, provide medical aid to quake victims, and contribute to the overall rebuilding process.
[1] Water filtration system technical specifications
[2] Overview of the EMT's mission and objectives
[3] Focus on disaster mitigation and health protection
[4] Previous EMT interventions in Mandalay
1 The water filtration system installed by EMT Thailand in Mandalay delivers 600 liters of safe drinking water per hour, operating at low costs - an ideal solution for the region's 2,000 displaced individuals.
2 The EMT's mission encompasses enhancing shelter conditions, monitoring communicable diseases, and providing assistance to address critical health concerns, such as waterborne diseases and gastrointestinal problems.
3 In alignment with Thailand's broader disaster mitigation and health protection efforts, EMT Thailand focuses on setting up essential infrastructure, including water filtration, to safeguard the well-being of quake survivors during the relief process.
4 During its previous deployment, EMT Thailand had provided assistance in the Mandalay region and attended to over 1,300 patients in April EMT rotations.
