Gov’t discusses COVID-19 preparedness in IDP camps with UN agencies

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"...UNION Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Win Myat Aye held a video conference with UN humanitarian aid agencies yesterday concerning preparations against COVID-19 for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Speaking at the meeting, the Union Minister said there are 128 IDP camps in 24 townships scatteringe throughout Kachin, Kayin, Shan and Rakhine states that houses 184,333 IDPs. He said they have an action plan to combat COVID-19 for IDPs in their camps, which includes international humanitarian assistance and protection standards and an interim guideline issued by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee..."

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The Global New Light of Myanmar, 2020

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2020-03-28

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2020-04-26

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Myanmar

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