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Kumamoto earthquake relief response
Following After the magnitude‑7 quake that struck Kumamoto on 28 July 2026, Japanese authorities updated disaster‑kit guidance to include guidance, recommending comfort foods, and the foods such as soft canned desserts for evacuees. The Isei‑kai International General Hospital placed assigned an administrative staff member with to the AMAT medical team. The disaster‑medical team for three days to aid coordination, and the Japanese Red Cross Society deployed rescue teams and warned evacuees about teams, warning evacuees—especially those in vehicles or crowded shelters—about deep‑vein thrombosis, thrombosis (economy‑class syndrome) and urging regular movement, hydration and compression stockings. By 30 July, relief Relief efforts expanded further. rapidly. The Kikuchi Hot‑Spring Association opened four hot‑spring facilities (Mochiuki Ryokan, Kikuchi Grand Hotel, Hoorai‑kan and Seiryu‑so) free of charge for victims, including those from areas with affected by contaminated tap water. Osaka Prefecture launched a donation campaign on 3 August, and with proceeds earmarked for Kumamoto Prefecture, while the National Association of Old Houses set up opened a dedicated donation account for contributions through 20 August. The Red Cross sent a team of 12 medical staff, staff to the disaster zone, began accepting charitable donations contributions on 31 July, and shipped more than 700 camping mats and other bedding to improve shelter conditions, reiterating the DVT precaution. conditions. The Isei‑kai staff member agency reiterated its DVT advisory for evacuees. Isei‑kai’s administrative support continued supporting from 31 July to 2 August, reinforcing the disaster‑medical assistance team through 2 August. team.