ICRC reaches over 500,000 people in Myanmar amid deepening humanitarian crisis

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In its latest “Facts and Figures” report covering January to December 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it reached more than half a million people across Myanmar in 2025, as conflict and displacement and “explosive hazards” continued to drive humanitarian needs nationwide.

The ICRC said it provided emergency and longer-term assistance to communities affected by armed conflict, violence and natural disasters, working alongside the Myanmar Red Cross Society and local partners.

Economic assistance formed a core component of its response. Around 139,000 people received support to restore food production through seeds, tools and organic fertilisers, while more than 105,000 people improved food consumption through emergency rations. Over 137,000 people were given essential household items such as blankets and hygiene kits, and more than 12,000 received direct support for daily needs.

Access to basic services remained a major concern. Approximately 150,000 people benefited from improved access to safe drinking water, and 55,000 received shelter assistance. The ICRC also supported 48 hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centres with infrastructure upgrades to ensure reliable energy and water supplies.

 Health services were bolstered through support to 30 facilities of the Ministry of Health and emergency referrals for nearly 17,000 patients. More than 13,000 people received emergency treatment from ICRC-supported teams.

With landmines and unexploded ordnance posing persistent threats, nearly 5,000 people with disabilities accessed physical rehabilitation services, including 1,892 survivors of these explosive hazards. Over 2,300 prosthetic and orthotic devices were provided.

The ICRC also conducted 1,790 risk awareness sessions for landmines and unexploded ordnance, reaching about 74,000 people, and distributed more than 76,000 information materials to promote safer behaviour.

The ICRC stated its neutral and independent mandate under the Geneva Conventions remains central to delivering assistance “wherever people are and whatever the circumstances”.