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Kumamoto hospital at full capacity after major earthquake

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A hospital in Kumamoto, Japan, reported being at full capacity following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
  • The hospital is treating dozens of earthquake-injured patients and has suspended "scheduled admissions."
  • Authorities urged the public to avoid non-emergency outpatient visits due to the strain.

Following a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, a local hospital announced it has reached full capacity. The Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital, which has 400 beds, is currently treating dozens of individuals injured in the seismic event.

In response to the emergency, the hospital has temporarily halted "scheduled admissions." Public relations officials issued a call for residents to refrain from visiting outpatient clinics for non-emergency situations on July 29th. This measure aims to manage the influx of patients requiring immediate care.

We have 400 beds, and they are all full now.

— Hospital Public Affairs Office DirectorDescribing the current capacity status of the Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital after the earthquake.

According to a hospital spokesperson, patients suffering from injuries such as fractures, often caused by collapsing furniture during the earthquake, are being continuously admitted. The hospital's infrastructure also sustained damage, with reports of leaks and structural collapses in certain areas, further complicating its operational capacity.

The hospital is prioritizing emergency cases and ensuring that those with critical injuries receive prompt treatment amidst the challenging circumstances.

We urge the public not to visit outpatient clinics except in emergency situations.

— Hospital Public Affairs OfficeAppealing to the public to limit non-emergency visits to the hospital.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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