Israel Matzav

IDF sets up clinic in northern Japan

An IDF delegation has arrived in Japan and has set up a clinic.

The city where the IDF field clinic is being established is attracting many displaced persons and the IDF aid delegation is currently distributing and setting up the medical equipment in order to have the field clinic operational. The field clinic will feature:

1. X-ray
2. Pediatrics ward
3. Surgical ward
4. Maternity and Gynecological wards
5. Otolaryngology (Ears, Nose and Throat)
6. Optometry department
7. Laboratory
8. Intensive Care Unit
9. Pharmacy

Seven Japanese nationals who speak Hebrew joined the delegation today in order to provide translation services and serve as liaisons with the local population. A preliminary meeting was held today between the medical officers of the delegation and the representatives from local medical services. Tomorrow, a meeting is scheduled with the community leaders in the area.

Radiation levels in the area where the IDF aid delegation has deployed are being followed carefully by experts from the Atomic Energy Commission and by experts from the IDF Medical Corps in order to ensure that there is no danger posed to delegation members or patients in the area.

The set up looks a bit less Spartan than Haiti, but at least in Haiti they weren't contending with radiation.

Labels: earthquake, IDF, Japan, tsunami

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 6:33 AM