The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement distributed 1,054 bottles of hand gels, 4,217 bars of soap and 2 medical thermometers for 5 IDP camps and 2 temporary conflict relief centres in Myitkyina Township, Kachin State Similarly, 5,281 bars of soap and 2 medical thermometers were distributed to 2 IDP camps in Hlaingbwe Township, Kayin State.

The ministry also distributed 22,932 cloth masks, 118 surgical masks, 59 bottles of hand gel, 9 vinyl posters, a medical thermometer, 2 wash basins, and 320 bags of unslaked lime to 12 IDP camps and 20 temporary conflict relief centres in Sittway and Buthidaung townships, Rakhine State.

The ministry continues to raise awareness on COVID-19 and provide support across the nation.—MNA

(Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)