Samaritan's Purse Surgeries 26 Patients at Mobile Hospital

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In response to the earthquake in Myanmar, the U.S.-based Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse has opened a mobile field hospital at the township sports ground in Shwekyabin Ward, Zabuthiri Township, Naypyidaw. According to a press release issued by the organization on April 9, the medical team has successfully performed surgeries on a total of 26 patients so far.

The mobile hospital has been providing free medical care to the public. On April 10, patients receiving treatment at the temporary hospital expressed their gratitude by presenting padauk flowers (a symbol of appreciation in Myanmar) to the medical staff.

The mobile hospital, operated by Samaritan’s Purse, includes an outpatient department, emergency care unit, operating theaters, and laboratories, with a total capacity of approximately 60 beds. It offers free treatment and surgical care to people affected by the disaster.

The U.S. medical team arrived in Myanmar on April 7 and began healthcare services on April 8. By then, they had already performed surgeries on 26 patients. On April 10, the team expanded their operations by opening one additional critical care unit and two new operating theaters, further strengthening their ability to deliver medical services.

In addition to the mobile hospital, the U.S. team also brought over 100 tons of emergency relief supplies, including six water purification units, materials for constructing temporary emergency shelters, solar lighting, and sanitation supplies.

Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham, son of the renowned evangelist Billy Graham, is a global humanitarian organization. With a fleet of 21 aircraft and 2 helicopters, the group responds to natural disasters, wars, famine, disease outbreaks, and other crises worldwide—offering aid inspired by the love of Jesus Christ.

The Padauk, Myanmar’s national flower, blooms just once a year and only for a single day. It symbolizes resilience and strength—qualities deeply needed in the wake of the recent earthquake.

This morning, our Emergency Field Hospital staff were surprised with bundles of Padauk from local families—a heartfelt gesture of gratitude for the care they’re receiving.

“The patients see the yellow flower in your hair and think, ‘Wow, they love our Padauk flower!’” shared a local interpreter serving with our team.

To our staff, these flowers were a gift from the Lord—an encouraging reminder of the hope we have in Him, even in the hardest moments of life. Please join us in thanking God for this encouraging day in Myanmar as we continue to provide life-saving care.