During the dry season from mid-April to the end of June, many people have difficulty getting clean water, especially those living in remote areas.
Tag: sanitation
Flood aid begins arriving from India, China
The Indian air force sends two cargo planes, while a Chinese convoy brings rice, noodles and medicine. The EU, Britain and USA all offer donations.
Five children die as gastroenteritis virus hits Chin State
At least 69 children infected with diarrhoea have been admitted to the Hakha General Hospital this month alone.
Water woes strike Mandalay
The citizens of Mandalay are becoming increasingly concerned about a polluted water supply.
Dengue fever grips 10,000 children in Burma every year
Burma’s Ministry of Health announces that more than 10,000 children, aged between three and eight years, contract dengue every year.
Filthy water plumbed into Rangoon homes
Intermittent water closures have been felt in Rangoon this week, as city residents say filthy water is being plumbed into their homes.