Doctors and nurses protested on Wednesday (February 3) Yangon, Myanmar, against the military coup which toppled leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The healthcare workers from Yangon General Hospital held a Red Ribbon Campaign to show their disapproval of the military coup.

Participants in the campaign shouted "down with military dictatorship. The only legitimate is government is NLD."

Doctors working at hospitals across the country are releasing statements warning of strikes to show they stand united with the civilian government. They are demanding the military to reverse their action.

Healthcare workers from the Mandalay Osteoporosis Hospital also held a Red Ribbon Campaign.

Unrest has grown in Myanmar, also known as Burma, following disputed elections last November. The Union Election Commission (UEC) is accused of undermining the election and opponents claim there was widespread fraud.

Following the protests, which have gathered pace since the elections, Myanmar’s military later took control of the country and detained Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians to seize power. They also disconnected phone and internet services in a move branded a military coup and slammed by leaders across the world.

The military said in a statement that "all authority has been given to the top army commander and a one-year state of emergency has been declared." Reacting to events, the White House said it was "alarmed" by the developments.

Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said: ‘We continue to affirm our strong support for Burma’s democratic institutions.’ America called for Aung San Suu Kyi to be released and threatened to ‘take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed."

Burma was governed by Britain from 1824 to 1948, during which time it became the second-wealthiest country in Southeast Asia but following independence was ruled by the military until 2011 when democratic reforms began.