Myanmar Humanitarian Update no.51 (9 March 2026)

Conflict continues to fuel suffering and drive humanitarian needs in Myanmar. Hostilities have been marked by airstrikes and violations of International Humanitarian Law, triggering widespread displacement and civilian harm. The humanitarian situation continues to worsen with each passing year due to ongoing conflict, recurrent disasters, and steady economic decline.

Humanitarian partners continue to deliver life‑saving assistance to millions of people, despite access challenges, shrinking funding, and insecurity. In 2025, partners reached 6.3 million people at least once, noting that the depth and frequency of the support provided has in many cases been insufficient. The earthquake response alone reached 1.7 million people, taking advantage of temporary access arrangements that allowed rapid aid delivery in the hardest-hit areas.

Underfunding is pushing people into impossible choices and is hindering access to humanitarian aid. Families are skipping meals, taking dangerous journeys and exposing themselves to serious risks simply to survive. Significant underfunding, inflation, access restrictions, and service disruptions have left many essential needs unmet.

In 2026, humanitarians are focusing efforts on 2.6 million people in Myanmar with the very most severe needs, among the 87 million people being hyper-prioritized globally for life-saving aid. In total, the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) calls on donors for US$890 million to reach 4.9 million people in Myanmar with critical life-saving assistance and protection services.