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WHO thanks donors
for their immediate support and calls for continued assistance for Myanmar
Several donors have immediately responded to the call for
support of emergency health activities aiming at providing immediate relief
to the thousands of people affected by Cyclone Nargis
that hit Myanmar
early May 2008. WHO would like to sincerely thank all donors that contributed
more than US$ 6 million dollars in cash and in-kind to support life-saving
operations in the crisis affected country. The following contributions have
been received so far to help saving lives and reduce suffering:
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Donor
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Amount in US$
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Australia
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2,325,581
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Central Emergency Response Fund
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1,877,315
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Denmark
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30,000
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Monaco
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116,822
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Norway
(cash and in-kind)
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1,393,681
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Romania
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155,763
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Tarek Ahmed Juffali Foundation
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50,000
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United
Kingdom
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493,000
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United States
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500,000
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Total
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6,942,162
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WHO, present in all affected areas, is leading and
coordinating the Health Cluster response which comprises cooperation with
more than 30 UN agencies and INGOs. It works in
collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Myanmar who has requested WHO's
assistance in the provision and distribution of medical supplies to the
affected regions. Assessment teams have been sent to the delta region,
disease surveillance and preparatory measures are being undertaken for the
possible outbreak of water- and vector-borne diseases. WHO national staff in Myanmar
are delivering health emergency supplies and kits directly to the township
hospitals.
A Joint Action Plan for the Health Cluster in Myanmar is
currently being finalized. This plan will serve as the main roadmap and
coordination tool for health operations in Myanmar for the next six months.
We would like to encourage donors to continue their support so that WHO can
provide urgent assistance to the victims of Cyclone Nargis.
Myanmar
Resource Mobilization
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