AYEYAWADY Foundation, in coordination with the Minis­try of Health, has opened two temporary hospitals in Man­dalay to assist those affected by the recent earthquake.

A 50-bed facility, in­cluding 12 HDU beds was launched at Mandalay Gen­eral Hospital on 6 April. A larger 150-bed hospital with 6 HDU beds was also opened at Kandawnadi General Hos­pital on 8 April.

Both hospitals are equipped with patient beds, HDU units, air-conditioning systems, medical equipment, fire extinguishers, mobile toi­lets and rest areas for health­care workers. Medical teams are actively providing treat­ment.

To expand support, the foundation also plans to con­struct two additional 100-bed hospitals — each in Mandalay and Sagaing — bringing the total number of temporary hospital beds to 400. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL