At a displacement camp in Moe Bye, Karenni State, skin irritation is increasingly common among children aged 5 to 17, along with cases of seasonal flu and coughing, according to reports.

There are no formal medical facilities in the camp, and displaced individuals rely on a single local female medic, who also sells medicine, for treatment, a camp aid worker stated.

“There is one female medic in the camp, who is also among the displaced people and sells medicine. Most residents rely on her for medical assistance. Although medicine is in short supply, she does her best to provide what she can. Many seek her for treatment, and without her, people would have to travel to Pekon for medical care,” explained the aid worker.

The skin conditions are not limited to children; some elderly individuals are also affected. Symptoms include itching on the hands and legs, and in some cases, bumps appearing on the scalp, the aid worker added.

“The symptoms are widespread. It’s all over the body—on their hands, bodies, and some even have bumps on their heads. They feel very itchy, and it’s uncomfortable for them. These are the symptoms they are showing,” the aid worker explained.

Currently, there are over 90 households in the displacement camp, with a total population of over 340 people. The camp primarily shelters those displaced from the Phekhon and Moe Bye areas.