Published: 16:41, April 5, 2025 | Updated: 17:57, April 5, 2025
Myanmar quake: 3rd batch of aid from Chinese govt arrives in Yangon
By Li Shangyi
Temporary shelters for patient are seen after a strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, April 4, 2025. (PHOTO / AP)

At noon on Saturday, the third batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Yangon, Myanmar, China Central Television reported.

This batch includes 1,048 water purification devices, 10,000 mosquito nets, 15,000 first aid kits, and 400 tents.

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The first two batches of China's humanitarian aid arrived in Myanmar on Monday and Thursday, respectively, and have already been distributed to the disaster-affected residents.

In addition, Chinese rescue forces, including the Chinese International Rescue and Search and the China Rescue and Search, have jointly carried out medical outreach activities in Mandalay, Myanmar.

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As of 8 pm on Friday, the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has left 3,354 dead and 4,508 injured, and 220 missing, according to CCTV News.

Starting from Friday, the post-earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar have entered the stages of epidemic prevention and control, as well as recovery and reconstruction.