The earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025, with its epicentre in Mandalay, caused fatalities and extensive damage across six regions and states: Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, Shan State, and Bago Region. In response to the needs of affected communities, humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and donations from local and international donors were distributed between 30 March and 20 April.

From 21 April to 27 April, more humanitarian aid arrived, including tarpaulins, hygiene kits, personal healthcare items, kitchen utensils, food supplies, clothing, medicines, and medical equipment. These supplies were donated by India, Vietnam, China (Kunming and Nanning), Brunei, and the AHA Centre. Medical supplies were handed over to the Healthcare Work Committee.

The relief supplies were distributed proportionally based on the population affected in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Region, Sagaing Region, and Shan State. The supplies were delivered using four trucks each to Mandalay and Sagaing, with further distribution managed by respective regional authorities.

From 28 March 2025 to date, a total of 56 truckloads of relief supplies have been sent to Mandalay Region, 28 truckloads to Sagaing Region, and seven truckloads to Shan State (South).

The distribution of items donated internationally between 21 and 27 April has been documented in the attached lists and was directed towards communities most affected in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Region, Sagaing Region, and Shan State (South). Information regarding the arrival of new donations and the weekly distribution progress will continue to be publicly reported weekly.

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