UNICEF: Millions of children at grave risk in Myanmar
UNICEF is calling for a more urgent response to the massive earthquake in Myanmar two months ago. Officials say more than 6 million people desperately need life-saving assistance. The figure includes 2 million children.
The country's junta says the disaster killed more than 3,700 people and injured over 5,000. Many survivors in Sagaing near the epicenter are still living in tents and makeshift shelters.
Temples are caring for youngsters who lost their parents and homes. But the stress is taking a severe mental toll. The UN children's agency is warning of depression and PTSD.
UNICEF Regional Chief of Emergency Trevor Clark suggested there are difficulties accessing high numbers of children in need of mental health support.
He said: "We, based on humanitarian principles, will prioritize where the most vulnerable children are, and we'll get to them."
He also said the international community should be providing long-term support as the dire situation in Myanmar drags on.
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