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Japanese medical team ends Venezuela aid mission after treating 1,600 earthquake victims

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Japanese medical team concluded a month-long humanitarian mission in Venezuela, assisting communities affected by earthquakes on June 24.
  • The team treated over 1,600 patients in La Guaira state, offering free consultations for injuries, skin conditions, and infectious diseases.
  • Japan's government deployed the mission as part of its humanitarian response, reinforcing medical care in the affected areas.

A Japanese medical team has wrapped up a month-long humanitarian mission in Venezuela, providing crucial aid to communities impacted by earthquakes on June 24. The team, part of Japan's International Emergency Aid Corps, focused its efforts in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit regions.

Hello Venezuelan friends. The Japanese emergency medical team has completed its mission in Caraballeda, La Guaira state. For a month, we have treated over 1,600 patients from the affected area with injuries, fractures, skin diseases, diarrhea, fever, infectious diseases, etc.

— Head of the second medical teamThe head of the second medical team sent a message to the Venezuelan people highlighting the work done during the mission.

During their deployment, the medical professionals treated more than 1,600 patients. Their services included consultations for a range of issues such as injuries, fractures, skin ailments, diarrhea, fevers, and infectious diseases. A field hospital was set up in Caraballeda, a town severely affected by the disaster, offering free medical care.

The mission was a key part of Japan's humanitarian response to the emergency. Initially, an assessment team was sent, followed by the deployment of the Japan Disaster Relief Medical Team. This team was later reinforced with a second contingent due to the high demand for medical services. The Japanese government also provided emergency humanitarian aid, including plastic sheeting, water purifiers, and other essential supplies.

I am very grateful for the collaborations of many volunteers and entities. On behalf of all team members, I would like to express our sincere wish that Venezuelans and the country can overcome this difficult adversity as soon as possible. Venezuelan friends, remember that you are not alone.

— Head of the second medical teamThe head of the second medical team expressed gratitude and solidarity with the Venezuelan people.

The head of the medical team expressed gratitude for the support from volunteers and entities, extending a message of solidarity to the Venezuelan people. "We wish that Venezuelans and the country can overcome this difficult adversity as soon as possible. Venezuelan friends, remember that you are not alone," he stated. He also reaffirmed Japan's commitment to Venezuela's recovery, saying, "Japan is by your side in your efforts to recover this beautiful country. Courage, Venezuela!"

Japan is by your side in your efforts to recover this beautiful country. Courage, Venezuela!

— Head of the second medical teamThe head of the second medical team reaffirmed Japan's commitment to Venezuela's recovery.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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