The 2003 Bam earthquake : On 26 December 2003 , an earthquake measuring 6.6 on the moment magnitude scale struck the ancient city of Bam in Iran , killing more than 26,000 people and leaving 75,000 homeless . Merlin responded within 72 hours of the disaster , sending in a team to carry out health assessments and to distribute emergency medical supplies , hygiene packs , and essential water and sanitation items . Merlin stayed in Bam for more than a year following the disaster , and helped build or refurbish 32 medical houses and 11 health centres
2003 Bam earthquake
2003 Bam earthquake
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