Haiti Earthquake Response Press Kit

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Haiti Earthquake Response

Samaritan’s Purse is responding in the wake of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that overwhelmed southern Haiti. The international Christian relief organization deployed an Emergency Field Hospital equipped to provide critical care to trauma patients—complete with a laboratory, pharmacy, and an operating theatre.

In addition to the 36-bed field hospital, a team of disaster response specialists is continuing to bringing emergency aid to hurting families in the hardest-hit areas—including shelter material and water filtration units.

Press Releases

August 17
Samaritan’s Purse Ramps Up Medical Response; Emergency Field Hospital Deploys to Southern Haiti.

At the request of the Haitian government’s Ministry of Health, Samaritan's Purse deployed an Emergency Field Hospital to southern Haiti.

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August 15
Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Critical Relief Supplies to Haiti After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Yesterday, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. It caused severe damage—destroying homes and trapping people in the rubble.

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Franklin Graham
President of Samaritan’s Purse

“This massive earthquake has devastated Haiti—it's left many families homeless and searching for their loved ones. We are responding to help meet needs in Jesus' Name. Please pray for Haiti and all those who are suffering.”
Franklin Graham
President of Samaritan’s Purse

“We sent this field hospital today to bring more relief to the suffering Haitian people. We pray that as our staff treats the sick and wounded, God will use our efforts to remind them of His love for them.”

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