Stephanie Sy:
The epicenter of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. The impact area is widespread, including rural areas with scarce communication infrastructure.
The cities are overwhelmed. Patients wait to be seen in overcrowded hospitals and makeshift wars have been set up outside. International organizations are surging resources into the country. But the supply of basic necessities like food and water is scarce, handed out in single portions.
Recent cuts to American aid may leave a gap, says Hein.
