Bangladesh - Rohingya Crisis
WHO Health Emergency Appeal
WHO and its partners have been providing life-saving health services to more than 1 million people living in the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Since the mass influx of Rohingya from Myanmar’s Rakhine state in August 2017, the Government of Bangladesh, WHO and humanitarian agencies have succeeded in averting excess mortality due to communicable disease outbreaks and responding to the many health needs of women, men and children. The population remains extremely vulnerable and face significant challenges related to disease outbreaks, mass casualties, and disruption of basic services. Continued investment in strengthening health systems is vital to sustain the achievements, mitigate impact on host community and increase resilience for the future.
