The cause of death remains unknown. In the region of Sagaing, in the north of Burma, on the border of India, more than 30 children died of an unidentified disease. “A total of 23 children have died in Lahal district and 13 in Nan Yon district since June, due to the unknown illness.“Thus declared to AFP Law Yon, a parliamentarian from this region.
Measles-like cough and itching
The disease mainly affects childrenunder the age of five, but cases of contamination in adults have also been recorded. She has symptoms similar to those of measlesincluding cough and itching. “We assume for the moment that these are cases of measles or a strong flu. But we won’t be able to say until we have the lab results.“an official from the Burmese Ministry of Health told AFP, on condition of anonymity.
Regions “lacking emergency relief and hospital infrastructure”
Burma is a country with a failing health system and access to care remains difficult. On the site diplomatie.gouv.frthe French government also reminds travelers who wish to visit this state that certain Burmese regions are “totally deprived of emergency aid and hospital infrastructures“. They are also advised to give preference to hospitals in large cities (Rangoon, Mandalay or Naypidaw), “lhospitals in other cities are unreliable“The disease-stricken region of Sagaing is unfortunately far from these cities and it is difficult or even impossible for the affected populations, mainly Naga hill tribes, to travel to these health centers.
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