In a displacement camp in the western part of Hpasawng Township, Karenni State, there has been a significant outbreak of malaria this month, and there is an urgent need for medicine, according to local sources.

“Malaria cases are rising rapidly. There is no healthcare facility in our camp, so we have to travel to Selo Khi, the nearest clinic, for medical care. However, the journey is long and arduous, and given our displacement in such a remote area, access to essential medicines remains a major challenge,” shared a displaced woman.

The journey to the Selo Khi clinic requires approximately an hour of walking, further complicating access to timely treatment. Even upon arrival, displaced civilians report that the clinic only stocks basic fever medication and lacks the necessary drugs for treating severe illnesses like malaria and dengue fever.

“There is some medicine for common fevers, but when it comes to severe diseases like malaria and dengue fever, there is a severe shortage of medicine,” another displaced woman said.

Efforts are being made to establish a clinic for displaced people in the western part of PHpasawng Township. However, due to financial difficulties and the remote location, donors have been unable to visit and provide assistance, she further added.

According to the report, the displacement camp has around 100 households with a population of over 300 people, according to local sources. Alarmingly, nearly half of the camp’s population has been affected by malaria, they reported.