The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the Myanmar earthquake as a top-level emergency and urgently sought 8 million US Dollars to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks over the next month.

Due to limited medical facilities, many injured people face infection risks. WHO has already sent nearly three tons of medical supplies to hospitals in Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay.

Several countries, including India, have sent emergency teams and supplies.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck near Mandalay on Friday, caused extensive destruction and left more than 1,700 dead and 3,400 injured. Over 300 people are missing persons. The death toll in Myanmar is expected to rise as rescue teams reach remote areas.

The disaster has also affected neighboring Thailand, where at least 18 people have died and 32 people were injured and 82 still unaccounted.