Association François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB Switzerland) mobilised to respond to the health emergency along the Irrawaddy

On 28 March 2025, a violent earthquake struck several parts of Myanmar, causing significant material and human damage. Present in the country for more than 30 years, the FXB association immediately activated its emergency devices to help the affected populations.

The integrity of the majority of FXB's infrastructures was generally preserved, despite some moderately serious material damage. Our teams in Yangon, Mawlamyine, Taunggyi and Mandalay are healthy and safe, and continue to support local communities tirelessly.

FXB Floating Clinics : a health pillar for isolated communities

For the past five years, FXB has operated two floating clinics on the Irrawaddy River, a real mobile hospital designed to reach the most remote populations, in a country where access to care is a permanent challenge, particularly in rural areas.

An immediate response to Mandalay after the earthquake

Following the earthquake, both clinics were called to Mandalay dock on 29 March to take care of the many injured. Approximately 100 consultations are conducted daily. A tent has been set up nearby to accommodate people who cannot travel to the boats. Emergency kits are also distributed to patients

A solar charging system for mobile phones has also been put in place to enable people to use it.·e·s to remain connected with their loved ones despite power cuts.

Preventing a secondary health crisis

Extreme temperatures in Mandalay raise fears of an outbreak of waterborne diseases and cholera. To avoid a major health crisis, FXB urgently calls for solidarity to finance the distribution of hygiene kits, drinking water and rehydration solutions, essential medicines and medical equipment and nets and protective sheets