This report provides an update on the acute watery diarrhea (AWD) and cholera outbreak in Myanmar as of August 9, 2024. In Yangon, 2,261 hospitalized cases of AWD and 161 cases with severe dehydration were reported from 44 townships, with 15 deaths whose causes are unknown. Cholera infection has been confirmed in some cases. The most affected townships are Thaketa, Hlaingtharyar, Botahtaung, Dawbon, and Thingangyun. In Rakhine, AWD cases increased in Sittwe, particularly in late July, with confirmed cholera infections. Public health responses include: - A high-level meeting between WHO and health authorities on July 31, 2024, discussed the WHO-UNICEF joint Plan of Actions. - WHO provided laboratory supplies to facilitate timely detection of cholera cases. - Additional supplies, including cholera test kits and rapid diagnostic tests, were delivered to the National Health Laboratory and hospitals. - RCCE materials were shared with stakeholders, and over 3,000 pamphlets on cholera prevention and control were distributed. - WHO offered training on IPC for civil society organizations and is discussing case management with partners. - Health commodities, including ORS, bleaching powder, and emergency health kits, were provided to support responses. Challenges include a lack of real-time data for effective resource allocation and the need for sustained investments in health and WASH. The WHO-UNICEF joint plan of action is being finalized to contain case transmission and coordinate responses according to standard protocols.This report provides an update on the acute watery diarrhea (AWD) and cholera outbreak in Myanmar as of August 9, 2024. In Yangon, 2,261 hospitalized cases of AWD and 161 cases with severe dehydration were reported from 44 townships, with 15 deaths whose causes are unknown. Cholera infection has been confirmed in some cases. The most affected townships are Thaketa, Hlaingtharyar, Botahtaung, Dawbon, and Thingangyun. In Rakhine, AWD cases increased in Sittwe, particularly in late July, with confirmed cholera infections. Public health responses include: - A high-level meeting between WHO and health authorities on July 31, 2024, discussed the WHO-UNICEF joint Plan of Actions. - WHO provided laboratory supplies to facilitate timely detection of cholera cases. - Additional supplies, including cholera test kits and rapid diagnostic tests, were delivered to the National Health Laboratory and hospitals. - RCCE materials were shared with stakeholders, and over 3,000 pamphlets on cholera prevention and control were distributed. - WHO offered training on IPC for civil society organizations and is discussing case management with partners. - Health commodities, including ORS, bleaching powder, and emergency health kits, were provided to support responses. Challenges include a lack of real-time data for effective resource allocation and the need for sustained investments in health and WASH. The WHO-UNICEF joint plan of action is being finalized to contain case transmission and coordinate responses according to standard protocols.