A second medical team from Japan has arrived in Myanmar to offer support for those affected by the massive earthquake on March 28.
Myanmar's ruling military says more than 3,600 people have died due to the magnitude 7.7 tremor that hit the central part of the country. It says more than 130 others are unaccounted for.
Hospitals in affected areas were damaged, and medical supplies are in short supply.
The United Nations estimates that more than 500,000 people are unable to receive medical care they need.
A 37-member disaster relief team from Japan arrived at an airport in the country's largest city, Yangon, on Sunday.
Team leader Ikeda Naoya said his team wants to provide support to as many people as possible.
Japan's first medical team set up a temporary clinic in Myanmar's second-largest city, Mandalay. It has been offering treatment to those injured or ill since April 4.
The second team is also set to join relief efforts in Mandalay.
Myanmar's ruling military says more than 3,600 people have died due to the magnitude 7.7 tremor that hit the central part of the country. It says more than 130 others are unaccounted for.
Hospitals in affected areas were damaged, and medical supplies are in short supply.
The United Nations estimates that more than 500,000 people are unable to receive medical care they need.
A 37-member disaster relief team from Japan arrived at an airport in the country's largest city, Yangon, on Sunday.
Team leader Ikeda Naoya said his team wants to provide support to as many people as possible.
Japan's first medical team set up a temporary clinic in Myanmar's second-largest city, Mandalay. It has been offering treatment to those injured or ill since April 4.
The second team is also set to join relief efforts in Mandalay.
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Japan's second medical team arrives in Myanmar to offer aid after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, causing over 3,600 deaths and leaving more than 130 people unaccounted for. Hospitals in affected areas are damaged, and medical supplies are scarce, with the UN estimating that over 500,000
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250413_11/
Date: April 13, 2025
Created: 2025/04/14 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:53
Last Read: 2025/04/14 16:01