The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK - the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians of London - have issued the following statement regarding the ongoing and dangerous situation in Myanmar:

"The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK stand with their members and all healthcare professionals enduring the dangerous situation in Myanmar.

"We are concerned for the safety of our colleagues as they attempt to do their jobs, just as we are for all those in Myanmar who rely upon them to protect their health and well-being.

"It is unacceptable that health professionals should face restrictions or violence and we support this statement from THET calling for the Myanmar armed forces and police to respect humanitarian law."

Lisa Rooke

Contact: Lisa Rooke l.rooke@rcpe.ac.uk 0131 247 3688