Medical supplies in great need as international aid flows into Myanmar after deadly quake

Relief efforts are focused on Myanmar , where the estimated death toll rose to 1,644 by Sunday afternoon .

The number of dead from Friday ’s 7.7 magnitude quake is expected to increase.

China said it has sent more than 135 rescue personnel and experts along with supplies like medical kits, generators, earthquake detectors and drones.

Hong Kong dispatched 51 search-and-rescue personnel including firefighters and ambulance personnel.

The European Commission said Friday it would release 2.5 million euros ( $2.7 million ) in initial emergency assistance.

Despite the influx of countries sending search and rescue teams, “hospitals are really struggling to cope with the influx of injured people, there’s a shortage of medical supplies, and people are struggling to find food and clean water,” Bragg said. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports our mission. Support PBS News Hour today . Support Provided By: Learn more Support PBS News: Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm..