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▼ Japan To Give $6m In Emergency Aid To Quake-Hit Myanmar
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Tokyo has also sent a 32-member Japan Disaster Relief Medical Team to Yangon to aid humanitarian efforts
Japan will provide US$6 million in emergency aid to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, its government said.
The details of the aid will be coordinated with relevant international organizations as soon as possible, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said April 2, citing the “enormous humanitarian needs on the ground.”
Additionally, Japan dispatched a 32-member Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city, on April 2.
The team, which includes doctors and nurses, is the first of its kind sent by the Japanese government and will provide medical assistance for two weeks.
The foreign ministry said Japan will also supply emergency relief goods, including sanitary items, water, and water purifiers, through the United Nations and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
A five-member assessment team, including JICA staff and medical personnel, was sent to Myanmar on March 31 to evaluate needs, monitor security conditions, and coordinate the JDR team’s deployment.
On March 30, Japan delivered 240 waterproof sheets and 450 tents funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund through the Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN.
“The government of Japan continues to provide as much humanitarian assistance as possible in a manner that directly benefits the people of Myanmar who are in need,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The Japanese government said it remains committed to supporting the people of Myanmar and is prepared to offer further assistance.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, causing widespread devastation, including loss of life and significant structural damage. Tremors were felt as far as Thailand and China.
As of April 3, Myanmar had reported 3,085 deaths, 4,515 injuries, and approximately 351 people missing. Officials expect the toll to rise as search operations continue.
Two Japanese nationals were confirmed injured in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city near the epicenter, and another in Bangkok, Thailand.
One Japanese national remains unaccounted for in Mandalay, according to the Japanese government.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi called for prayers in Tokyo diocese, highlighting the strong ties between the Church in Mandalay and Tokyo.
“The Church in Mandalay, Myanmar, is a sister church of Tokyo diocese, and has been providing various forms of support together with Cologne diocese for many years,” he wrote in a March 29 online diary entry.
“We have received information from the Mandalay Diocese that the recent earthquake has caused great damage, including to churches, and that the church has begun relief efforts,” he said.
He noted that while many people have offered immediate donations, the diocese will determine the best approach and provide updates on its website.
Caritas Japan, the Catholic aid organization, announced on its website April 3 that it has begun accepting donations for Myanmar earthquake relief.
“There is a shortage of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, and the situation remains serious,” the organization said.
“In light of the damage caused by this earthquake, Caritas Japan has decided to accept Myanmar Earthquake Relief Donations. Donations will be used for relief efforts in the affected areas,” it added.
Japan will provide US$6 million in emergency aid to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, its government said.
The details of the aid will be coordinated with relevant international organizations as soon as possible, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said April 2, citing the “enormous humanitarian needs on the ground.”
Additionally, Japan dispatched a 32-member Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city, on April 2.
The team, which includes doctors and nurses, is the first of its kind sent by the Japanese government and will provide medical assistance for two weeks.
The foreign ministry said Japan will also supply emergency relief goods, including sanitary items, water, and water purifiers, through the United Nations and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
A five-member assessment team, including JICA staff and medical personnel, was sent to Myanmar on March 31 to evaluate needs, monitor security conditions, and coordinate the JDR team’s deployment.
On March 30, Japan delivered 240 waterproof sheets and 450 tents funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund through the Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN.
“The government of Japan continues to provide as much humanitarian assistance as possible in a manner that directly benefits the people of Myanmar who are in need,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The Japanese government said it remains committed to supporting the people of Myanmar and is prepared to offer further assistance.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, causing widespread devastation, including loss of life and significant structural damage. Tremors were felt as far as Thailand and China.
As of April 3, Myanmar had reported 3,085 deaths, 4,515 injuries, and approximately 351 people missing. Officials expect the toll to rise as search operations continue.
Two Japanese nationals were confirmed injured in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city near the epicenter, and another in Bangkok, Thailand.
One Japanese national remains unaccounted for in Mandalay, according to the Japanese government.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi called for prayers in Tokyo diocese, highlighting the strong ties between the Church in Mandalay and Tokyo.
“The Church in Mandalay, Myanmar, is a sister church of Tokyo diocese, and has been providing various forms of support together with Cologne diocese for many years,” he wrote in a March 29 online diary entry.
“We have received information from the Mandalay Diocese that the recent earthquake has caused great damage, including to churches, and that the church has begun relief efforts,” he said.
He noted that while many people have offered immediate donations, the diocese will determine the best approach and provide updates on its website.
Caritas Japan, the Catholic aid organization, announced on its website April 3 that it has begun accepting donations for Myanmar earthquake relief.
“There is a shortage of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, and the situation remains serious,” the organization said.
“In light of the damage caused by this earthquake, Caritas Japan has decided to accept Myanmar Earthquake Relief Donations. Donations will be used for relief efforts in the affected areas,” it added.
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