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Yomiuri Shimbun
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japanese Firefighter Who Worked in Quake-Hit Myanmar Hopes Others Will Help in Intl Relief Efforts
The Yomiuri Shimbun Daiji Morita speaks to reporters in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 9. MITO — A firefighter crew chief from Ibaraki Prefecture who worked as part of relief efforts in quake-stricken Myanmar said he hopes those wishing to help others will take up the same challenge, despite the work being harder than expected. Daiji Morita, a 31-year-old firefighter from Tsuchiura was deployed as a member of a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) team to Mandalay in central Myanmar, near the epicenter of the massive quake that struck the country on March 28. He went with about 35 other medical team members, including Foreign Affairs Ministry officials and doctors, from April 12 for two weeks. Through the dispatch, Morita was able to contribute to the wider world, something he had long hoped to do, he said during a press conference in Tsuchiura on May 9. Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Damaged buildings are seen in Mandalay, Myanmar, on April 1. The Japan International Cooperation Agency dispatches JDR teams based on orders from the ministry. The teams are comprised of five groups, including a rescue squad and medical team. In Mandalay, the team set up tents in a parking lot in the center of the city to be used as examination and X-ray rooms, among other purposes. They treated about 900 cases of injuries and illnesses. Morita said many buildings had collapsed in the city that was filled with rubble. He added that the walls of their hotel also had cracks. Morita was responsible for the management of medical-related facilities and equipment. He checked whether the tents were in good condition, tested the water quality of water purifiers and managed generators. Since the temperature exceeded 40 C on some days, Morita said the work was 'much more challenging than I had imagined.' Team members checked in with each other over whether they properly ate and drank water. They also regularly monitored their heart rates for health purposes, and applied insect repellent to their clothing as well as their bodies since their sweat would wash it off. Morita said he could feel the severity of the disaster from the expressions of quake victims. But he was somehow able to put them at ease and make them smile as he introduced himself in Burmese after he learned how from an interpreter. One of locals gave the team fruit to express their gratitude, according to Morita. 'It was good to see their smiles. I also felt how hospitable the people in Myanmar were since they warmly welcomed us,' he said. Morita always had hoped to work for others as a JDR team member because he saw the devastation of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake when he was a high school student. One of his university professors who deployed to India as a medical team member also inspired him. While working as a paramedic handling things such as emergency transport, Morita decided to register with JDR's medical team last year. After completing his training, he was dispatched to his first country, Myanmar. Morita was the only firefighter from the prefecture to be dispatched to the country following the earthquake. The essence of his work — taking care of ill or injured people — is always the same whether he works in Japan or abroad. Determined to make the most of his experience in Myanmar, Morita said: 'There are only a few firefighters in the prefecture registered with the JDR. I hope more will step forward and take up the challenge.' Work experience and skills such as language necessary to apply for the medical team can be found on the JICA website.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Final Destination Bloodlines X Review: Fans Impressed By The Gore And Thrills
Last Updated: Instead of Death chasing random people, in Final Destination Bloodlines, it's now after an entire family that shouldn't exist. A decade-long wait has ended. The Final Destination franchise is back with Bloodlines, the sixth film in the popular horror series. The latest film follows the same idea as the original and its sequel, but with a new twist. Instead of Death chasing random people on a plane or at a theme park, it is now after an entire family that, according to Death, shouldn't exist. The makers took a long time to think carefully about this story and it seems like their hard work has paid off as X (formerly Twitter) users feel the franchise has pushed the limits even more this time. The movie goes back to where everything started. The story follows a college student named Stefanie, who keeps having scary dreams again and again. Worried about what it could mean, she returns to her hometown to find someone who might know how to stop what's coming. She hopes this person can help her break the pattern and protect her family from a terrible end. Admiring the latest film, a user wrote, 'I was quite satisfied with Final Destination Bloodlines. It had a unique concept and I enjoyed the opening disaster, it was a big action packed spectacle. The film had some gnarly kills and the cast did a Great job. Tony Todd received an emotional farewell that brought me to tears." I was quite satisfied w/ #FinalDestinationBloodlines. It had a unique concept, and I enjoyed the opening disaster, it was a big action-packed spectacle. The film had some gnarly kills and the cast did a Great job. Tony Todd received an emotional farewell that brought me to tears! — Another shared, 'Gory, brutal, cinematographically amazing with a lot of easter eggs from the previous movies. A beautiful tribute to the franchise." gorey, brutal, cinematographically amazing with a lot of easter eggs from the previous movies. a beautiful tribute to the franchise #FinalDestinationBloodlines — ًvalak An individual stated, 'I just finished watching Final Destination: Bloodlines and it was not too bad. Some goods and some bad's. It's still a good send off for Tony Todd. Probably one of the best films in the franchise as well." I just finished watching Final Destination: Bloodlines and it was not too bad. Some goods and some bads. It's still a good send off for Tony Todd. Probably one of the best films in the franchise as well. — KPB | JDR @ CEO 2025 (@JDRDelRosario) May 16, 2025 Another mentioned, 'I watched Final Destination: Bloodline yesterday and ever since I woke up this morning, I have been super cautious about every little thing I do, every move I make, even this tweet, nah, cautious tweet." I watched Final Destination: Bloodline yesterday, and ever since I woke up this morning, I have been super cautious about every little thing I do every move I make, even this tweet nah cautious tweet 'Final Destination Bloodlines is a thrilling tribute to one of the all-time great popcorn horror franchises. It delivers on every level, from an original storyline to some of the most brutal, unforgettable kills that will disturb your core. A super fun, edge-of-your-seat Watch!" a fan wrote. #FinalDestinationBloodlines is a thrilling tribute to one of the all-time great popcorn horror franchises. It delivers on every level, from an original storyline to some of the most brutal, unforgettable kills that will disturb your core. A super fun, edge-of-your-seat Watch! — Subramanyasai (@Subramanyasai2) May 16, 2025 'After seeing #FinalDestinationBloodlines I can confirm it's worth it! Love the send off for the late #TonyTodd and the kills are horrifically amazing #bludworth #death #FinalDestination," a comment read. After seeing #FinalDestinationBloodlines I can confirm it's worth it! Love the send off for the late #TonyTodd and the kills are horrifically amazing #bludworth #death #FinalDestination — Luke A James Final Destination Bloodlines, directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger and Tony Todd. First Published: May 16, 2025, 17:37 IST
Yomiuri Shimbun
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japanese Surgeon Recounts Myanmar Quake Relief Mission; Extreme Heat, Sudden Storms Complicated Treatment
Courtesy of Japan International Cooperation Agency Trauma surgeon Ryohei Kosaki examines a child with fractures inside a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) medical tent in Mandalay, Myanmar, on April 7. In the face of scorching heat and a severely challenging environment, a Japanese disaster relief team provided medical care to about 100 people a day in Myanmar following the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the country's central region on March 28. The first Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) team, which returned to Japan in mid-April, included Ryohei Kosaki, a trauma surgeon from the National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo. Kosaki later reflected on the team's challenging mission amidst intense heat. The initial deployment, consisting of 32 medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, departed from Haneda Airport on April 2. Their mission in the disaster-stricken region near the Mandalay epicenter lasted from April 4 to 14, when they handed over operations to the second team. They traveled about 600 kilometers from Yangon, the largest city, via Naypyitaw, the capital, using two buses and six trucks to transport 10 tons of equipment, including medical devices. They faced extreme heat upon arrival, with temperatures reaching 40 C on their first day and remaining above 35 C in the following days, Kosaki said. Collapsed buildings remained in the area, and a medical tent was set up in the courtyard of Mandalay City Hall. Medical supplies airlifted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force arrived during their mission. Water purified by a water purification system brought from Japan was used for treatment. A steady stream of injured people sought aid at the medical tent. 'Initially, we saw many patients with fractures and trauma, but as time went on, an increasing number presented with preexisting conditions,' Kosaki noted. There were physical injuries from falling debris and falls. Some patients also reported insomnia and anxiety as a result of aftershocks. While local hospitals performed surgeries, the first JDR team provided general medical care and attended to about 100 patients daily. Throughout their deployment, they treated about 1,200 patients. The most significant obstacle they faced was the harsh local climate. 'Inside the tent, the temperature reached 50 C,' Kosaki said. The lack of refrigeration posed a challenge when it came to storing temperature-sensitive medications and test reagents. Consequently, the portable air cooler they brought was essential for cooling equipment, such as the X-ray machine, rather than for cooling patients or staff. Nighttime squalls flooded some tents, requiring them to be re-pitched, he said. Kosaki was particularly concerned that many people with preexisting conditions were unaware of their illnesses or medications. This experience underscores the urgent need for people in disaster-prone Japan to be prepared, given that disasters can occur without warning anywhere in the country. 'In addition to securing water and food supplies and establishing family meeting points, being aware of one's health status is critical to disaster preparedness,' he said.
