Japan Dispatches Medical Team to Aid Earthquake-Hit Myanmar

Japan will send a 32-member medical team to aid Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Alongside this effort, they have shipped essential supplies and are preparing additional assistance through international cooperation. Foreign Minister Iwaya expressed condolences and committed to ongoing humanitarian efforts.

The Japanese government has authorized the dispatch of a medical assistance team to Myanmar, which was hit hard by a recent earthquake. Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi announced that the team will consist of 32 medical personnel, including doctors and nurses, departing from Tokyo early Wednesday. This team will collaborate with an already established group of Japanese disaster-needs researchers in Myanmar.

In response to the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday, the Japanese government has also delivered essential supplies, including 240 waterproof sheets and 450 tents, to the affected areas. Plans are underway to provide additional humanitarian aid, which will include hygiene products, water, and water purifiers, facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the United Nations.

Minister Iwaya expressed profound condolences for the victims of the earthquake and reassured that the Japanese government is committed to offering continued humanitarian assistance to those in need in Myanmar.

Japan is actively responding to the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar after a devastating earthquake. The government is sending a specialized medical team and has already provided essential supplies. Japan aims to continue its support through coordinated efforts with international agencies, emphasizing its commitment to assist those impacted by the disaster.

Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp