By Abdullahi Lukman
Kaylar village in Myanmar’s southern Shan State has regained access to clean and reliable water following damage caused by the March 2025 earthquake, after Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) completed a major water and sanitation project in the area.
The earthquake severely affected the village’s already fragile water supply system, which residents depend on for daily use and drinking water.
To sustainably restore services, MSF supported the construction of a 4.5-kilometre pipeline, drilled a 190-metre-deep borehole, installed a water pumping station and connected the system to a water purification facility.
The project aimed not only to secure safe water access but also to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases and improve overall community health, while helping residents regain dignity after months of hardship.
At the project’s inauguration in October 2025, long-time resident Ko Zaw Myo Htut described the difficulties villagers had faced in accessing clean water and highlighted the positive impact of MSF’s support on daily life in Kaylar, a village sustained by the unique lake environment of Inle Lake.
