As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continued, the Japanese Red Cross Society decided to start medical support, such as dispatching staff to the site for the first time to open a temporary clinic.
In Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, the number of people evacuated in the country has risen to more than 7 million so far, and it is said that the medical system is tight, especially in the western region, which is the most evacuation destination. I am.
For this reason, the Japanese Red Cross Society will dispatch staff to the site for the first time to provide medical support.
Taitaro Nakazato (38), a pharmacist at the Osaka Red Cross Hospital, will be dispatched to open a temporary clinic with Finnish Red Cross staff in Uzhhorod, western Ukraine, from 30th this month, as well as medicines and medical care from home and abroad. It means procuring and managing equipment.
Before leaving, Mr. Nakazato said, "The need for medical care is increasing as the number of refugees increases. The start-up of the clinic seems to be a small step forward. I want to provide medical support. "
According to the Japanese Red Cross Society, there are many evacuees who are injured by the prolonged fighting, so it is a big issue to be able to provide sufficient medical care including mental care. increase.