Successful completion of the mission of the Sri Lanka Medical Heavy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Contingent in Myanmar
The Sri Lanka Medical Heavy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Contingent, comprising specially trained Tri-Forces personnel, deployed in Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on 28 March 2025, successfully completed its humanitarian mission.
The contingent arrived in Myanmar on 05 April 2025, and was moved to Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital, and was deployed in earthquake-affected areas to provide critical humanitarian medical support to the affected communities. During their mission, the Sri Lanka Medical Contingent provided essential medical care to approximately 2,000 patients across 16 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Centers located in the townships of Pobba Thiri, Subu Thiri, Lewe, Dekkhia Thiri, and Pyinmana. Their operations were conducted in close coordination with the Government of Myanmar, with the required facilitation by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon.
The mission was concluded on 23 April 2025, and the contingent returned to Yangon on 24 April. They visited the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon the same day, during which they were warmly received by the Ambassador and the Embassy staff. In the cordial gathering which followed, the Ambassador commended the contingent for their professionalism, dedication, and outstanding humanitarian service, emphasizing their contribution towards strengthening the historic bonds and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
The contingent officially departed to Colombo from Yangon International Airport on 25 April 2025. A farewell ceremony was held to mark the occasion, attended by the Minister of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, Embassy staff, and Ms. Sandar Tin, Director of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, along with her team.
The Government of Myanmar, various institutions, and the general public expressed deep gratitude for the exemplary services of the contingent. Tokens of appreciation and recognition were presented to the team, acknowledging their significant contributions during the hour of immense need.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Yangon, Myanmar
27th April 2025