Myanmar Earthquake Response
Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025. This earthquake caused massive damage to infrastructure, killed more than 3,000 people, and injured countless more. In response, Samaritan’s Purse has deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team and an Emergency Field Hospital to hard-hit Myanmar.
Press Releases
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Apr. 7, 2025 Samaritan's Purse Begins Life-Saving Surgical Care in Myanmar Earthquake Zone
Samaritan's Purse began surgical operations at an existing facility in Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, located in the Mandalay region.
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Mar. 30, 2025 Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Deadly Earthquake in Myanmar; Airlifting Emergency Field Hospital and Life-saving Supplies
The international relief organization has staff on the ground in Myanmar and Thailand and is preparing rapid deployment of life-saving medical care
Fact Sheets & Bios
B-roll
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Shelter Kit Distribution
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Water Filtration Stations
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Emergency Field Hospital
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747 Airlift
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DC-8 Launch
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DC-8 Being Loaded
Photos
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