DMAT Medical Teams Report Ongoing Challenges in Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery
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DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
Kumamoto, Japan
August 2, 2026
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DMAT doctors reported ongoing water supply issues in Kumamoto following the earthquake. Dialysis patients are being transferred to other hospitals due to the lack of infrastructure. Medical teams have been active in the region until August 2nd.
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