The numbers of war refugees fleeing from homes as a result of the war in Mae Sae Township Karenni State, is steadily growing and these displaced individuals encounter numerous healthcare problems that add to their dire situation, according to Maw Noh Myar, the vice-chair of the Karenni National Women's Organization (KNWO) that aids refugees.

"In the face of escalating displacement, the inadequate provision of tarpaulin sheets to be used as temporary shelters and the lack of essential resources like mosquito nets, reveals the growing gap in basic provisions. The plight of refugees is further exacerbated by the pressing healthcare needs of pregnant women, individuals with high blood pressure and heart diseases, demanding urgent and compassionate support”, she told Kantarawaddy Times.

Currently, there is a significant number of individuals who have been displaced by conflicts and have sought refuge in Thailand, with the estimated count exceeding 5000. Also we have about  1000 refugees who have taken shelter in the forests near Mese.

A substantial majority -  65 percent of the war refugees in Mese, are children and women. Aid workers on the ground emphasize that this vulnerable population is in dire need of essential provisions, such as food and daily necessities.

Refugees who have arrived on the Thai side are currently encountering huge difficulty in finding suitable accommodation. Maw Noh Myar explained ,"The displaced people in Thailand are being managed by the Thai authorities. The authorities have arranged for the refugees to all stay together in designated places, which are often overcrowded. In these facilities, men, women, the elderly, and children are all mixed together”, she explained.

U Banyar, the Secretary General of The Interim Executive Council of Karenni State (IEC), emphasized the proactive efforts of his organization in providing aid and support to the refugees in Thailand to the best of their abilities.

"Our top priority is ensuring a steady supply of food for the refugees. Food and healthcare are crucial areas where we are focusing our support efforts. We are actively planning and doing everything possible to prevent refugees from experiencing starvation, he told Kantarawaddy Times.

Following the capture of the Mese-based Military Council outposts by the joint forces of the resistance on June 13th, the intensity of the fighting escalated. As a result, both the residents of Mese and the war-displaced individuals who had sought refuge there from other areas were compelled to flee for their safety.