On 28 March 2025 at 12:50:52 MMT (06:20:52 UTC), a Magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, with a population of over 1.2 million people. As of writing, over 3,000 people have been reported dead, and over 7,000 have been injured, with hundreds still reported missing. Some reports mentioned as much as 1 out of 3 homes damaged and 1 of 5 buildings destroyed by the earthquake in the worst hit areas. The situation is complicated by the ongoing civil war in the country.

Immediately after the earthquake, FAPA Headquarters and FAPA Foundation convened an emergency coordination meeting with the Myanmar Young Pharmacists Group (MYPG) and key local leaders to discuss urgent needs in Mandalay.

On April 8, 2025, FAPA President Dr. Yolanda Robles sent out a letter regarding the update for the planned Myanmar Earthquake Relief.

Read letter [here]