In a notable recognition of the efforts being made in earthquake-hit Myanmar, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the country’s Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, visited the Indian Field Hospital on Sunday.

According to the Indian Army, “The General met with several victims undergoing treatment and expressed deep sorrow over the loss and suffering caused by the disaster. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Government and people of India for their timely and compassionate assistance in this time of great need.”

The Indian Army Field Hospital, stationed in Mandalay as part of India’s humanitarian and disaster relief mission, continues to offer consistent medical care to those affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar. As part of Operation Brahma, India’s initiative to support earthquake-hit Myanmar, a joint convoy of the Indian Army, NDRF, and medical teams arrived in Mandalay last Monday. 110 personnel from the field hospital and 13 NDRF members and crucial medical equipment and supplies were transported using 15 Myanmar Army military trucks, 3 buses, and 7 vehicles from the NDRF and Indian teams. The Field Hospital was set up at the Old Mandalay Airfield, where a non-functional hospital facility with 200 beds was made available.

In the past six days of the operation, the army said, “The hospital has treated 859 patients in total, performing over 20 life-saving major surgeries, conducting more than 3000 laboratory investigations, and over 300 X-ray procedures — all in record time and under challenging conditions.”

On April 6, the Indian Field Hospital provided medical care to 141 patients, admitted 44 of them, and successfully discharged 6 after recovery. The medical staff carried out 33 minor surgeries and one major operation, along with 546 lab tests and 103 X-rays, highlighting the efficiency and scale of India’s healthcare efforts.

The Indian Army reaffirmed its commitment, inspired by the spirit of “Sarve Santu Niramayah” — Let all be free from disease. The Army stated, “The field hospital stands not just as a medical facility, but as a symbol of India’s enduring friendship with Myanmar and its dedication to humanitarian values.”