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AMDA Emergency Relief #12: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-31

Beregsurany, Hungary:

At the medical outpost set at the Hungarian border town of Beregsurany, *AMDA-TICO’s joint relief team has been seeing around 15 patients daily. The team is on 24-hour standby to cater to various medical needs of the Ukrainian evacuees. So far, ailments such as stress-related stomachache and digestive problems, as well as common cold are commonly seen among patients. The team is also cooperating with several aid organizations and partners in responding to emergency patients. The following cases are some of the patients the team has seen up to now:

AMDA Emergency Relief #11: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-26

Beregsurany, Hungary:

On the evening of 23 March, a Ukrainian man arrived at the Hungarian village of Beregsurany where *AMDA-TICO had been providing medical assistance at its suport center for the evacuees. It was learned that it took him about one month to flee to the other side of the border.

As the man seemed to have been troubled by hypertension-related symptoms, he was immediately seen by a Hungarian doctor at the center’s medical outpost. The diagnosis revealed that much of his condition was stemming from the war-induced stress. The doctor decided to prescribe him with medicine and see if his condition would improve in the days to come.

Although the man had tried to put himself to sleep at the makeshift

AMDA Emergency Relief #10: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-23

Beregsurany, Hungary:

Two Japanese doctors from *AMDA-TICO that arrived in Hungary on 20 March are now working 24-hour shifts at a medical outpost in Beregsurany, a village at the Hungarian border. The makeshift clinic is part of the support center for the evacuees set at the village.

The ground team worked hand in hand with local medical personnel to respond to a variety of medical needs. So far, the patients who dropped by include a woman who got shot in her leg near Kyiv by a Russian soldier three weeks ago;

AMDA Emergency Relief #9: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-22

Medical assistance at border areas:

On the morning of 20 March, two doctors arrived in Budapest from Japan to join the preceding *AMDA-TICO relief team for the aid work in helping Ukrainian evacuees. After arrival, one of them immediately headed to Beregsurany, a village at the border where the team had been working. The doctor took over the predecessor’s work who was on duty from the day before, and began working with a local rescue team to prepare for urgent medical response.

On the same day, the remaining members of the AMDA-TICO

AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-20

Aid work in Hungary:

As of 18 March, AMDA-TICO joint relief team has been providing medical assistance at a medical outpost in Beregsurany’s support centre for Ukrainian evacuees. The team is on 24-7 standby with a Hungarian doctor to respond to various medical needs.

Beregsurany is a satellite village in which around 700 to 1,000 people fleeing Ukraine go through daily to get to Budapest, the capital. The team is providing medicine while taking care of patients with minor ailments such as allergies.

AMDA Emergency Relief #7: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-18

On 15 March, *AMDA-TICO joint relief team began its medical relief activities with its local counterpart in Beregsurany, a village at the Hungarian border, where evacuees from Ukraine have been taking refuge.

At a medical outpost set within a local support center for the evacuees, the team (comprising one doctor and one nurse from Japan) has been working around the clock to provide medical care with a Hungarian doctor. The support center is offering food, accommodation, and relevant information to

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-15

On 13 March, *AMDA’s joint relief team visited a facility in the outskirts of Kisvarda, a Hungarian border town, where Ukrainian evacuees tested positive for COVID-19 have been quarantined. This comes as a result of antigen tests which have been conducted by the Hungarian authorities at border checkpoints.

The facility also accommodates the family members of the infected individuals as well as those with asymptomatic cases. Although it was initially reported that it lacked manpower in

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-14

On 11 March, a joint relief team comprising six personnel from AMDA and TICO met with its local partners in Budapest, Hungary, to discuss further aid work in supporting Ukrainian evacuees.

The team made a visit to former Hungarian ambassador to Japan Mr. and Mrs. Szerdahelyi, the Embassy of Japan in Budapest, as well as rector of Semmelweis University to grasp what assistance had been delivered to those who fled Ukraine.

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-12

On the evening of 10 March (local time), AMDA’s second relief team from Japan arrived in Budapest, Hungary, to join the preceding team. The latter had already conducted an assessment regarding the situation surrounding Ukrainian evacuees at border towns, Lonya and Kisvarda, on 8 and 9 March respectively.

As of 11 March, they are scheduled to meet the officials from the Embassy of Japan in Hungary and Semmelweis University, as well as other local partners for gathering relevant

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-11

On 08 March (local time), AMDA’s first relief team headed to Lonya, a Hungarian border town which is located 300 kilometres from Budapest, to assess the situation surrounding Ukrainian evacuees.

Although the town was small with a population of around 700 residents, many people were arriving from the other side of the border to take refuge. It was confirmed that several aid organizations were already there to provide aid with sufficient relief supplies in place. The team will move onto the next town for further assessment.

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-08

On the afternoon of 7 March, AMDA’s Japanese doctor arrived in Budapest, Hungary, for aid work in response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. After arrival, the doctor, who currently resides in Holland, was joined by a Japanese medical student now studying at Semmelweis University, a well-established college in the nation. The two immediately started gathering information with regards to the situations surrounding Ukrainian evacuees in major stations and other places in central Budapest.

Meanwhile, AMDA will be dispatching its second team of

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Crisis in Ukraine

Publication date:2022-03-06

In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, AMDA will be dispatching a Japanese medical doctor to Hungary to provide aid to Ukrainian refugees.

Considering what actions could be taken for those who flee to nearby countries, AMDA had been monitoring the situation since the outset of the military crisis in late February.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 14

Publication date:2022-03-01

By Dr. Archana Shrestha Joshi, AMDA Headquarters

Between the months of October and December 2021, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, India, continued to provide food aid to its registered women patients and their families. Focusing on maternal and infant healthcare services, APC has been supporting pregnant women in the locality who are faced with financial difficulties.

AMDA student club members to donate stationery to Guinea-Bissau

Publication date:2022-02-03

On 28 January, Soja City Government in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture sent a batch of stationery to Guinea-Bissau. The aid was aimed at supporting children in the West African nation who often find it difficult to obtain school materials.

For this donation drive, AMDA Middle and High School Students Club supported the said municipality in collecting unused items through street campaigns and other activities.

At the shipping ceremony, Soja city mayor Mr. Soichi Kataoka

COVID-19 Outbreak #3: AMDA HQ to dispatch med personnel to Okinawa, Japan

Publication date:2022-02-01

On 22 January, the nurse dispatched from AMDA Headquarters completed her work in Okinawa whose healthcare system had been severely affected due to the COVID-19 resurgence. Since the 17th, the nurse had worked at several local facilities in the southern island prefecture.

Under the guidance of the local authorities, the nurse visited COVID-affected facilities where she mainly engaged herself in tasks related to infection prevention and control. The work was conducted in cooperation with local health offices and

AMDA to coordinate the dispatch of expert as WHO GOARN focal point

Publication date:2022-02-01

Dr. Hideharu Hagiya

Serving as a GOARN focal point, AMDA coordinated Dr. Hideharu Hagiya’s dispatch to Papua New Guinea for the work related to WHO Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO).

Dr. Hagiya is an infection prevention and control (IPC) expert at Okayama University Hospital in Okayama, Japan. He recently applied for a position offered by the said office concerning COVID-19-related management in Papua New Guinea.

GOARN, which stands for Global Outbreak Alert Response Network, is a WHO network of over 250 technical institutions that respond to acute public health events with the deployment of staff and resources to affected countries. Having been a GOARN partner for over a decade, AMDA has closely worked with the network by participating in its technical meetings or by inviting its experts to AMDA’s workshops.

COVID-19 Outbreak #2: AMDA HQ to dispatch med personnel to Okinawa, Japan

Publication date:2022-01-25

Since 17 January, the nurse dispatched to Okinawa (Japan) from AMDA Headquarters has been working at several local facilities affected by cluster infections. Under the guidance of Okinawa Prefectural Government, the nurse has been engaged in zoning procedures within the facility buildings, while instructing staff members on precautionary measures against COVID-19.

As for the former, the zoning includes specifying the so-called red zones and quarantine quarters for close contacts, as well

COVID-19 Outbreak #1: AMDA HQ to dispatch med personnel to Okinawa, Japan

Publication date:2022-01-19

On 17 January 2022, AMDA Headquarters dispatched one nurse to Okinawa, a southern island prefecture in Japan, to respond to the worsening coronavirus situation. The nurse is expected to work at a local facility under the guidance of Okinawa Prefectural Government.

COVID-19 cases have resurged in the prefecture since late last year in which several cluster infections have been reported. After receiving a request from the prefectural government, AMDA started calling for candidate personnel to

Updates from AMDA Malino Farm, Indonesia

Publication date:2022-01-19

Yuichiro Chikamochi, AMDA Headquarters

Shallots are one of the key ingredients
in Indonesian cooking

The year 2022 marks the eighth anniversary for AMDA Malino Farm in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province; an organic farm jointly run by AMDA, AMDA Indonesia and local farmers. It was launched in 2014 for the aim of allowing organic agriculture to take root in the greater Southeast Asia region.

“Food is the source of life,” as AMDA President Dr. Suganami put it, the farm has been promoting the importance of healthy food and environment-friendly crop cultivation. In fact, there seems to have been a gradual transition taking place at the Malino farm in which more farmers are going organic as years roll on.

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Publication date:2022-01-07

As of 6 January, AMDA, AMDA Philippines and its local counterparts have concertedly conducted emergency relief in Bohol and Siargao in response to the super typhoon “Odette” (Rai) which devastated the central Philippines. Meanwhile, preparations are currently underway for another aid work in Southern Leyte on the Leyte island.

1. Bohol (Affected households: 20,143)

(AMDA, the Philippine Navy, Mr. Leoncio Evasco Jr. (Secretary at the Office of the President), WiNDS)

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Publication date:2022-01-04

As of 2 January, AMDA has jointly conducted emergency relief with AMDA Philippines and its local counterparts in Bohol and Siargao in response to the super typhoon “Odette” (Rai) which affected the central part of the Philippines. Meanwhile, preparations are currently underway for another aid work in Southern Leyte on the Leyte island.

1. Siargao:

(AMDA, AMDA Philippines, AMSA Philippines, Philippine Medical Students’ Association, Rotary Club Manila 101, GoShare Foundation)

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Flood Relief in Malaysia

Publication date:2021-12-29

AMDA has decided to support relief activities organized by MERCY Malaysia, a leading Malaysian NGO, in response to the recent flooding which struck the central part of Malay Peninsula. According to me

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Publication date:2021-12-28

As of 26 December, AMDA has been conducting joint emergency relief on the islands of Bohol and Siargao in the central Philippines devastated by the super typhoon “Odette” (Rai). The relief work has been held in collaboration with AMDA Philippines and its local partners.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the death toll has reached 378, while 742 people have been injured and 60 people have been missing. Around 3.95 million people (1.01 million

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Publication date:2021-12-24

As of 22 December, AMDA, AMDA Philippines and its local partners have been preparing for possible relief activities in Bohol and Siargao which were heavily affected by the super typhoon “Odette” (Rai). While local situations have been investigated, needs assessment and other preparation work are underway.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the death toll has risen to 177, while 275 people have been injured, 38 people have been missing, around 370,000 families (1.4 million people) have been affected, and approximately 220,000 households have been evacuated (as of the said date). Meanwhile, power outages and communication failures are yet to be normalized.

AMDA is currently gearing up for emergency relief in Bohol

Online meeting on endoscopy at AMDA Damak Hospital, Nepal

Publication date:2021-12-22

Tae Namba (Director of GPSP, AMDA Headquarters)

Dr. Sato at AMDA Damak Hospital (2018)

On 14 February 2021, AMDA board member and endoscopy expert Dr. Takushi Sato had an online meeting with AMDA Damak Hospital in Nepal. The discussion was held with a focus on endoscopy on which Dr. Sato and the hospital have collaborated for the last few years.

AMDA Damak Hospital is located in the city of Damak in the eastern part of the country which is 700 kilometers away from Kathmandu, the capital.

For the purpose of uplifting endoscopy techniques at the Damak hospital, AMDA has been continuing training efforts

AMDA India Chairperson to join free Ayurveda services

Publication date:2021-12-21

Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

Dr. Sethukumar Kamath (middle)

Following a preceding effort in October, AMDA India Chairperson and Ayurveda specialist Dr. Sethukumar Kamath participated in the successive medical assistance program organized by Shrimad Bhuvanendra Thirtha Swami Charitable Trust in the southern part of India.

The charity organization has been offering free medical services every month at different locations upon request. In addition to ordinary consultations, the program provides blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, health-checkup (measuring height, weight and BMI) as well as

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Publication date:2021-12-21

In response to the super typhoon “Odette” (Rai) which struck the Philippines on the afternoon of 16 December, AMDA has been coordinating a relief mission for the affected.

The massive tropical storm made landfall on the island of Siargao in the central part of the nation on the 17th, affecting Bohol and Cebu in succession. As of the 19th, 31 deaths have been confirmed, three people have been injured, over 180,000 households (700,000 people) have been affected and around 140,000 families have been evacuated, the National

Online seminar on disaster preparedness for students in Nepal

Publication date:2021-12-07

Dr. Archana Shrestha Joshi, AMDA Headquarters

In 2015, Nepal was devastated by a huge earthquake and suffered tremendous damage. Because of this, many school facilities were either completely or partially destroyed. Fortunately, there was no casualty at schools as the quake occurred during a Saturday daytime when they were closed.

Reflecting on the lack of awareness of disaster preparedness, Nepal’s academic institutions have strongly recognized the need for the so-called disaster prevention education. This has led the schools to launch evacuation drills. However,

Providing school supplies to children in Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2021-12-02

Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

A student receiving textbooks

In accordance with school resumption in September, textbooks and stationery were donated to 423 students at Saraswati Shishu Niketan, a school run by Ecoles De La Terre Welfare Society in Bodhgaya, India. The donation was organized by AMDA’s affiliated organization, Japan India Friendship Medical Center Trust (JIFMCT).

Following the state regulation in Bihar, local schools had been temporarily closed from this March through August. At Saraswati Shishu Niketan, it is usually the school that bears 50% of the textbook fees to lessen the burden on students’ families. However, many households were facing financial

An elderly care home run by former AMDA Peace Clinic staff in Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2021-12-01

Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

Ms.Vedha with one of her clients

Ms. Vedha, a former staff of *AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, India, has been running an elderly care home at the Shripur village located in the outskirts of the city. Up until now, AMDA has continuously assisted the facility by constructing a bored well or donating foodstuffs.

Whenever she receives a call from the police, hospitals or villagers about an elderly person who has no one to turn to, she hurries to the place in an auto-rickshaw to save the individual. Currently, the nursing home houses about 15 people who are either old or disabled without families.

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Tropical Strom “Maring”, Philippines

Publication date:2021-11-25

Free medical consultations in progress

On 12 November, AMDA Philippines conducted a post-disaster reconstruction effort for the victims of the tropical storm “Maring” which devastated La Union Province in the north of Luzon last month.

Although the initial emergency relief was launched in the town of Luna, this time AMDA Philippines conducted the post-disaster assistance in San Juan which is also in the province. The program was held in collaboration with various supporters and organizations (as listed below).

At the event, besides free medical consultation and

AMDA India Chairperson to join a free medical program

Publication date:2021-11-25

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

Dr. Kamath (right) with AMDA President Dr. Suganami

On 31 October, AMDA India Chairperson and Ayurveda specialist Dr. Sethukumar Kamath took part in a free medical program in Kochi, Kerala, in the southern part of India.

Organized by Shrimad Bhuvanendra Thirtha Swami Charitable Trust, the monthly program is targeting impoverished communities in southern India in which it provides medical services for free. Having been held in many locations throughout the region, it has seen more than 6,000 patients up until now. The activities marked its 40th event this month.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 13

Publication date:2021-11-19

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

A pregnant woman receiving food items

The number of unemployment in Bihar, India, has been increasing ever since the COVID-19 infection began spreading. For more than one year, people have been finding it difficult to obtain food items, especially for those who do not own their own farmlands.

“It is indeed fantastic that AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) has been able to continue providing food aid despite the pandemic. However, we should not overlook the fact that there are more pregnant women and nursing mothers with low hemoglobin levels and malnutrition compared to pre-COVID days. This has put childbirth at risk, and I see more babies are born

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Floods in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-11-09

The joint medical team comprising aid workers from AMDA Indonesia, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (Faculty of Medicine) and AMSA-UMI arrived in Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, on 6 October after leaving Makassar on the day before. Upon arrival, the team made a courtesy call on Deputy Regent of Luwu Mr. Syukur Bijak and made a decision to work with local doctors (UMI alumni) on further relief work.

Accordingly, the team conducted relief work on the 6th and 7th in which it distributed medicine, foodstuffs and daily

A campaign to support informal workers in the Philippines

Publication date:2021-10-27

On September 13, AMDA Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) Makati Chapter, conducted a campaign entitled "Be the PCOM Hero" to show appreciation for informal workers who are key service providers involved in every facet of city life despite the COVID-19 outbreak. In this drive, the so-called "self-protection kits" and leaflets were distributed to informal workers passing through Makati City in Metro Manila.

What prompted this campaign is the health risks and economic conditions faced by informal workers and their families due to the novel coronavirus. Many of them work and live in crowded places with poor sanitation and no access to

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Tropical Strom “Maring”, Philippines

Publication date:2021-10-21

Under the slogan "ALL-IN-ONE BAYANIHAN" (Let us unite and help each other), AMDA Philippines carried out emergency relief in the town of Luna, La Union Province in northern Luzon where 5,000 families had been displaced by the earlier storm.

On 17 October, the AMDA team (seven members including AMDA Philippines vice-chairperson) conducted a joint relief effort with Philippine Army Reserve Command and other organizations in Luna's Santo Domingo Norte district. The team provided free medical consultations and relief supplies.

The number of patients totaled 1,213 with most common symptoms being musculoskeletal pain, followed by hypertension, allergic cough and colds as well as acute gastroenteritis. Medicines were prescribed

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Tropical Strom “Maring”, Philippines

Publication date:2021-10-20

In response to a severe tropical storm, "Maring", which appeared in the east of the Philippines on 8 October, AMDA Philippines has started carrying out emergency relief with its local partners.

The tropical storm made landfall on the island of Fuga located in the north of Luzon on the 12th after it moved northwestward with increasing strength. Although it did not stay and moved off to the northwest, the damage it left was tremendous, causing flooding and mudslides in

AMDA Peace Clinic: Resumed services partially since July 2021

Publication date:2021-10-15

A girl who came to collect food items
for her mother

As COVID-19 had resurged in India since the beginning of April, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar was forced to close temporarily from late April to early July. Accordingly, APC suspended its food distribution which required face-to-face interaction.

On the other hand, APC did what it could to continue offering maternal health care services to pregnant women in the locality. Instead of its regular in-person consultations, APC’s local staff responded to their inquiries by phone, and recommended them to seek treatment at nearby clinics as needed.

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Floods in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-10-14

AMDA Emergency Relief #10: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-10-14

Even after the emergency response to the earlier quake ended in September, AMDA Haiti chairperson Dr. Mac Keven Fredric has been in discussion with the city officials of quake-hit Beaumont regarding a mid-to-long-term post-disaster reconstruction project.

In early October, AMDA Haiti and AMDA Headquarters carried out an additional relief effort after receiving the Beaumont city mayor’s inquiry who asked to extend support to the areas where aid had not yet reached.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 12

Publication date:2021-10-14

A pregnant woman receiving the food items

On August 10, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, India, distributed a set of food items to pregnant women and their families that are registered with the clinic. The food distribution drive, which used to be held once a month, was resumed in July after the state-wide lockdown was lifted. This time, APC provided potatoes, dal beans, chickpeas, salt, and cooking oil, all of which are essential for Indian home cooking. Additionally, 5 kilos of wheat was given to households that are not entitled to the government support.

"My wife gave birth to a baby boy by C-section a month ago. The C-section cost us 45,000 rupees (approximately 600

AMDA Emergency Relief #9: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-09-28

On 25 September, AMDA Haiti dispatched its third relief team to provide aid to the victims of the earthquake which affected the southwestern part of Haiti in August.

The extent of the devastation has been still evident even after more than a month from the quake in which UN OCHA reported only 46% of the affected population have benefited from humanitarian aid (as of 23 September).

A medical team comprising six members (including AMDA

AMDA Emergency Relief #12: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2021-09-27

The agricultural technical assistance which AMDA and AMDA Honduras jointly conducted for the victims of 2020 hurricanes Eta and Iota in Honduras came to its completion at the end of August.

Aiming at making disaster-resilient crops, the effort began in February 2021 at the Agua Caliente village in the city of Texiguat, El Paraiso, targeting 65 farming families whose agricultural produce had been completely destroyed by the aforementioned calamities.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okayama, Japan 2 (August-September 2021)

Publication date:2021-09-15

AMDA ended its personnel dispatch to a COVID-19 treatment/waiting center run by the Okayama Prefectural Government in Okayama, Japan, as the facility came to a close on 13 September.

The center, which was initially set and operated between late May and early June, resumed services on 23 August due to the surging coronavirus cases in the locality.

Immediately after receiving the municipality’s request, AMDA

AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-09-09

On 3 September, upon arriving in quake-hit Beaumont in the southwestern part of Haiti,

AMDA Emergency Relief #7: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-09-06

With Ambassador H.E. Mr. MIZUNO (center)

Since her arrival in Haiti on 31 August, AMDA coordinator Ms. Kanako Morita from Japan has been seeing local partners and supporters with AMDA Haiti chairperson Dr. Mac Keven Frederic to discuss further relief activities in response to the earlier quake that devastated the southwestern part of the nation.

On the 1st, the two made a courtesy call on the Embassy of Japan in Haiti to meet Ambassador H.E. Mr. MIZUNO Mitsuaki. Thanks to his kind assistance, they were provided with in-depth information pertaining to the current emergency which included the responses of the Haitian government and UN

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-09-03

AMDA coordinator Ms. Kanako Morita from Japan arrived in Haiti on the morning of 31 August. Although her initial arrival was scheduled on the 30th, she was forced to wait for a day as her flight delayed due to technical issues.

Upon arriving, Ms. Morita and AMDA Haiti chapter chairperson Dr. Mac Keven Frederic visited the Haitian office of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for information gathering. The two also met with local partners and supporters to learn the current situations in the disaster-hit

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-08-31

On 26 August, AMDA Haiti’s second medical team left Port-au-Prince for the disaster sites which were severely affected by the earlier quake. The team is made up of seven relief personnel including the chapter chairperson, one doctor, one medical student, one nurse and others.

On the 27th, the team conducted medical relief and item donation at Plain Matin, a district in which the preceding team dropped by on the way back from the first mission. As the first team had reported that the town needed much

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okayama, Japan 1 (August 2021)

Publication date:2021-08-31

Responding to the Okayama Prefectural Government’s request, AMDA has dispatched a nurse to a treatment/waiting center for the novel coronavirus patients who are yet to be hospitalized. The municipality-run facility, which had been open temporarily between late May and early June, resumed services on 23 August due to the surging COVID-19 cases in the locality.

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Floods in Henan, China

Publication date:2021-08-31

For the assistance which AMDA provided in response to the floods that devastated Zhengzhou, Henan Province in China in mid-July, AMDA received letters of appreciation from China-related organizations

AMDA Emergency Relief #11: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2021-08-30

As of August, AMDA and AMDA Honduras have been providing agricultural technical assistance to the Agua Caliente village in the city of Texiguat, El Paraiso in Honduras which was devastated by hurricanes Eta and Iota in November 2020. It is a joint post-disaster reconstruction effort whose main objective is to grow crops that are disaster-resilient.

The project has been participated by 65 farming families. Under the guidance of agricultural experts, they have been making beans, potatoes and other vegetables. The outcome

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-08-27

On 26 August, AMDA Headquarters in Japan sent two medical coordinators to Haiti in response to the quake that devastated the southwestern part of the country. With one of them also being a certified nurse, the two will each leave Japan on the 28th and at the beginning of September.

According to UN OCHA, the quake which struck the Central American nation on the 14th has left over 830,000 people affected. Starting on the 18th, AMDA in collaboration with AMDA Haiti conducted emergency relief for three days.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okinawa, Japan #1

Publication date:2021-08-27

Okinawa Prefectural Government

As of 22 August, AMDA has sent one nurse to the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa in Japan to support a nursing home amid the spike in coronavirus cases in the region. The nurse was dispatched in response to a call for assistance made by the Okinawa Prefectural Government on 30 July. Immediately after the request was made, AMDA started to look for appropriate personnel through its own network of aid workers. Under the prefecture’s guidance, the nurse has been engaged in tasks ranging from elderly care to coordination work with doctors at the nursing home.

In June, AMDA has also sent a nurse to a care home in

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-08-24

A team of medical personnel comprising the chapter chairperson, two doctors, one nurse, and two assistants from AMDA Haiti conducted emergency relief in Jeremie in the Grand’Anse Department and its outskirts in response to the earlier quake that battered much of southwestern Haiti.

Beaumont (19 August):

The team worked in Beaumont located an hour’s drive from Jeremie which suffered the heaviest damage in the peripheral areas. Many of the buildings were either fully destroyed or

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-08-20

On 18 August, a team of relief personnel from AMDA Haiti left for Jeremie to carry out emergency relief in helping the victims of the earlier quake that devastated southwestern Haiti. Although the initial departure had been scheduled on the 17th, heavy downpours due to the tropical storm Grace forced the team to put off the plan until the next day.

On the way to Jeremie, the team dropped by a district named Plaisance du Sud to provide medical assistance. According to the ground team, the extent of the damage covered much of

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Earthquake in Haiti

Publication date:2021-08-16

Jeremie right after the quake struck

In response to the earthquake that struck Haiti on the morning of 14 August, AMDA Haiti will be launching emergency relief on Tuesday the 17th.

The devastating mag. 7.2 quake which hit the western part of the Central American nation killed 304 people, leaving at least more than 1,800 people injured. Over 1,000 buildings including houses, schools and medical facilities have been toppled, media said.

AMDA Headquarters received a call for assistance from AMDA Haiti Chairperson Dr. Mac Keven Frederic immediately after

COVID-19 Outbreak: Bhutan #1

Publication date:2021-08-10

On 30 July 2021, AMDA donated medical gowns and PPE to Bhutan where COVID-19 cases have been surging in recent months. After the initial inquiry was made by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the assistance was coordinated through the Honorary Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Bhutan in Tokyo. The aid will be shipped from Japan together with other relief supplies collected at a designated liaison body.

After the first novel coronavirus patient was found in Bhutan

AMDA to support an Indian NGO’s food distribution effort

Publication date:2021-08-04

Yuichiro Chikamochi (AMDA Headquarters)

Responding to the call for solidarity in the fight against the novel coronavirus, Jeanamitabh, a philanthropic NGO based in Bihar, India, asked AMDA for assistance in distributing food supplies to the poor.

In the poorest Indian state of Bihar, the lives of the impoverished families have become extremely difficult due to the resurgence of COVID-19. Jeanamitabh has run a free boarding school in the Buddhist sanctuary of Bodhgaya for children who cannot attend school for financial reasons. It has

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Floods in Henan, China

Publication date:2021-08-03

In response to the floods triggered by torrential rains in Henan, China, AMDA and its partner have jointly organized emergency relief to support the victims in the nation’s inland province.

A series of flooding was caused by excessive rain falls that have pounded the entire region since 16 July, with some areas receiving up to 400 millilitres of rain in 24 hours (19-20 July). As a result, 56 people were killed and five people have been reportedly missing as of the 23rd.

On the morning of the 21st, a relief effort was coordinated through

Letter from AMDA Malino Farm, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-07-20

Yuichiro Chikamochi (AMDA Headquarters)

Although the daily tally of the COVID-19 cases has been reportedly skyrocketing in Indonesia, AMDA Malino Farm in Sulawesi remains strong in producing organic agricultural produce. The farm has entered the second year of growing crops in the face of the novel coronavirus, but the traditionally-grown red rice, on which the farmers have been keenly working for the last few years, has finally started to take off. Seeing the growth in its sales, several new farmers are expected to join the project this year. In this report, we would like to delve into how the funding from our donors has been used to help their farming.

AMDA Emergency Relief #10: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2021-06-23

In the aftermath of two hurricanes Eta and Iota that devastated Honduras in November 2020, AMDA and AMDA Honduras have been jointly providing reconstruction assistance in El Paraiso whose extensive areas were severely affected. The progress on the post-disaster reconstruction is as follows:

1. Roof repair at a primary school in Saladino, Teupasenti Municipality (Mar. - Jun. 2021)

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okinawa, Japan #2

Publication date:2021-06-18

Kokusaidori (Okinawa’s main
street) as of early June 2021

On 7 June 2021, an AMDA nurse who had been dispatched to Okinawa for the COVID-19 relief completed her work and withdrew from the southern island prefecture.

The AMDA-registered nurse was dispatched on the 1st in response to the inquiry made by the Okinawa Prefectural Government on 25 May that required assistance in tackling skyrocketing COVID cases.

The nurse worked at a nursing home under the direction of the prefectural government where she engaged herself in tasks such as vital sign monitoring of the residents, assisting the elderly with eating and drinking, while maintaining the facility environment.

AMDA decided to end the mission after the municipality informed that the prospects for required manpower had been secured as days passed.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okayama, Japan #2

Publication date:2021-06-08

On 1 June 2021, AMDA finished the dispatch of medical personnel to a temporary center that took care of COVID-19 patients who were waiting to be hospitalized. The facility provided various care such as medical observation and oxygen administration services. Inquired by the Okayama Prefectural Government, two medical staff had been sent in to assist the facility operation.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okinawa, Japan #1

Publication date:2021-06-04

COVID-19 response headquarters at Okinawa Prefectural Government

On 1 June 2021, AMDA dispatched a nurse to Okinawa in southern Japan in response to an inquiry made by the Okinawa Prefectural Government in tackling surging COVID-19 cases. As of now, the prefecture has been devastated by cluster infections, coupled with a serious shortage of medical manpower.

The nurse was sent after the municipality asked AMDA on 25 May to find medical staff that can work at elderly care facilities that

COVID-19 Outbreak: Okayama, Japan #1

Publication date:2021-05-26

In response to the surging COVID cases in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture where AMDA is headquartered, AMDA has dispatched one nurse to a medical facility that temporarily houses infected persons run

COVID-19 Updates from AMDA Chapters around the Globe: #4

Publication date:2021-05-18

From late March to the end of July 2020, AMDA Indonesia and local volunteers set up and ran an emergency department in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis at Makassar’s Sayang Bunda General Hospital. In order to help the local community, the team of medical personnel helped screen hospital visitors and outpatients to prevent the spread of the viral infection.

School Health Program in Rwanda

Publication date:2021-05-13

By Twahirwa Nathalie, RN
School nurse, NPO Think About Education in Rwanda (NPO TER)

The body temperature screening in the morning

Activities of our school health program from April 2020 to March 2021 were held mainly at Umuco Mwiza School located in Kigali City. But we have also been monitoring health conditions of children in the Miyove village, located in Miyove, Gicumbi District, in the Northern Province of Rwanda.

◇Project period:

From April 2020 to March 2021

◇Staff names:

1.Dr. Akintije Simba Calliope, MBChB, PhD
Doctor/Country Director, NPO TER

AMDA Emergency Relief #9: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2021-04-30

In Honduras, AMDA and AMDA Honduras have been jointly providing post-disaster reconstruction assistance in the aftermath of hurricanes Eta and Iota that devastated the nation in November 2020. The aid work has been carried out in two locations in El Paraiso. Although months have passed since the storms pounded the nation’s extensive areas, many parts are still on the way to recovery.

AMDA India General Secretary to Hold Stress-related Free Webinar

Publication date:2021-04-22

Dr. Meenakshi Joshi
(AMDA India General Secretary)

On 12 April 2021, AMDA India General Secretary Dr. Meenakshi Joshi organized a free webinar with a focus on how to cope with stress through Ayurvedic perspectives. Having been an established Ayurveda specialist, Dr. Meenakshi has already held the seminar twice to share her expertise to be of use to people’s wellbeing. In the world today, stress has been one of the inevitable issues that needs to be dealt with and it became even more so especially after the novel coronavirus struck. The key to overcoming the test of time depends on how each of us manages ourselves in the midst of lockdowns and other restrictions.

In this webinar, Dr. Meenakshi gave guidance on self-care and self-love while introducing practical application of herbal medicine and aromatic treatments that are effective for relieving stress. The webinar was followed by a Q&A session.

AMDA Peace Clinic: Voices of the Mothers-to-be

Publication date:2021-04-22

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

APC’s affiliated doctor at the consultation

AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) has been offering health and medical services to women in the prenatal and postpartum periods that are residing in the impoverished neighbourhoods of Bodhgaya, India. Twice every month, about 30 women visit the clinic for the regular check-ups. Not only do they seek advice on concerns over pregnancy, the staff accompany them to bigger medical facilities as required. Find out what they have to say about APC and also hear from one of the staff who has been taking care of these women on a daily basis.

COVID-19 Updates from AMDA Chapters around the Globe #3

Publication date:2021-04-07

Dr. Don Lau
(AMDA Singapore chairperson)

As more than one year has passed from the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, we are giving updates on the situations surrounding AMDA chapters around the globe since the latter half of 2020 up until now.

Singapore

The COVID-19 situation in Singapore (as of 31 March 2021) is as follows:
Infected cases: 60,347
Deaths: 30
Recovered: 60,138 (99.7%)

At MD International Medical Centre which is run by AMDA Singapore, it is providing primary care services to the citizens under the health ministry’s Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) scheme.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 11

Publication date:2021-04-01

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

A pregnant woman receiving the food items

Ever since the nationwide lockdown was lifted last June in India, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya has been providing food aid to the families of pregnant women who are registered at the clinic. While there are still a number of households that have been struggling to make ends meet, their overall livelihood has been picking up in recent months. In light of such circumstances, APC has reduced the number of food distribution activities, which used to be held biweekly, to once a month since this February.

On 16 March, the clinic distributed food items prior to the annual Holi festival which is known to be one of India’s biggest festivities. The aid was provided to 48 women,

Letters from AMDA Award Recipients in Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2021-03-23

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

The letter from the Award Recipient

In December 2020, AMDA Award was presented to 10 students from *Jeanamitabh Free Boarding School in Bodhgaya, Bihar, located in the eastern part of India. Each awardee received a trophy and a 500-rupee bursary which could be used for purchasing stationery and other school items.

This time, AMDA Headquarters received letters of appreciation from the award recipients reporting on how the fund was useful for buying reference books or receiving extracurricular tutoring in preparation for the so-called “board exams” (All India Secondary School Examination). AMDA Award was also featured in the 27 December 2020 edition of Danik Bhashkar News, a local newspaper.

COVID-19 Updates from AMDA Chapters around the Globe #2

Publication date:2021-03-23

As more than one year has passed from the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, we are giving updates on the situations surrounding AMDA chapters around the globe since the latter half of 2020 up until now.

AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2021-03-17

From last November to December, AMDA and AMDA Honduras jointly organized emergency relief in response to hurricanes Eta/Iota. It was launched after H.E. Mr. Hector Alejandro Palma Cerna, the Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras to Japan, consulted with AMDA if any assistance could be provided to the people who were affected by the tropical cyclones. Fully taking account of preventive measures against COVID-19, the mission which mainly consisted of distribution of relief supplies ended successfully.

As part of post-disaster reconstruction, the decision was

10 Years from 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2021-03-11

By Dr. Shigeru Suganami
President, AMDA International

Even for someone like me who lives far away from the eastern part of Japan, the decade since the catastrophic earthquake struck the region on 11 March 2011 felt like a long time. Especially, these 10 years must have been a lifetime for those who were directly affected by it. On this solemn day of commemoration, I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to those who are still withstanding adversity. At the same time, I thank all of our donors for supporting us along the way in carrying out our humanitarian aid work.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 10

Publication date:2021-03-10

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters) A pregnant woman receiving food aidWhile it has been one year since the coronavirus pandemic has broken out, the number of infected cases in India has topped 11 mi

AMDA in the aftermath of ST Rolly in Catanduanes

Publication date:2021-03-03

By: Dr. Marilyn B. Panti
(Extension Services Director, Catanduanes State University,
Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines)

My island province of Catanduanes used to be visited by strong typhoons, well even in my younger days I experienced not a few of them and seen how destructive and life threatening they’d been. But not too long ago, we thought we had been spared by these calamities so that, from being tagged as the ‘land of the howling winds,’ we pride ourselves even as a ‘happy island.’ Indeed, it is.

AMDA Peace Clinic to Continue Providing Maternal Care

Publication date:2021-03-02

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

At the monthly check-up

While COVID-19 still continues to wreak havoc on people’s lives, AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, Bihar in India's eastern part has not ceased to provide maternal care to women in the locality. Although some of its services have been temporarily stopped, monthly prenatal check-ups have been continued thanks to local doctors’ assistance.

At the clinic, a range of precautionary measures against the novel coronavirus have been put in place. For instance, women are divided into small groups and are asked to make a visit at a different time so as to avoid congestion.

Activity Report on the Emergency Relief for Typhoon Ulysses

Publication date:2021-02-19

Municipal Health Officer, LGU Dinapigue Isabela　Dr. Reygene Caratiquit

The Affected Area in Cagayan

Typhon Vamco or locally named Typhoon Ulysses landed in the Philippines, its 21st tropical cyclone for 2020, and hit Luzon hardest from November 11 to 12, 2020.The typhoon released forceful winds and drenching rain that killed many people, wrecked thousands of homes, and left the valley covered with flood leaving people with almost nothing but themselves as its aftermath. Ulysses, so far, has become the deadliest tropical cyclone to hit the country this year.

After Typhoon Ulysses rummaged Luzon and flooded several communities and damaged majority of commercial and agricultural properties, Filipinos were quick to respond amidst

Tabangan ta an Catanduanes (Let us help Catanduanes):A Donation Drive for the victims of Typhoon Rolly in Catanduanes

Publication date:2021-02-12

Tabangan ta an Catanduanes (Let us help Catanduanes):A Donation Drive for the victims of Typhoon Rolly in Catanduanes

Asian Medical Students Association-Jonelta Foundation School of Medicine(AMSA-Jonelta)
President of AMSA Jonelta Karen Martinez

AMSA Jonelta jointly with AMDA Philippines has organized a donation drive and conducted the relief activity in Catanduanes island in the Philippines for the affected people from Typhoon Rolly.

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Earthquake in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-02-04

On 29 January 2021, the second medical team, comprising aid workers from AMDA Indonesia and Universitas Muslim Indonesia (three doctors and nine med-students), was dispatched to quake-hit Majene and Mamuju Regencies in Sulawesi.

Taking over its predecessor’s work, the team has engaged itself in medical activities at local evacuation shelters. It also provides mental care to those who are persevering the evacuation life. This time, a group of story tellers organized a story-telling event for children at a tent set up at the site.

AMDA Award Presented to Students in Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2021-02-03

Tomoko Iwao (AMDA Headquarters)

A Student Receiving AMDA Award
from the Principal

On 25 December 2020, AMDA Award was presented to 10 students from Bodhgaya’s Jeanamitabh Free Boarding School in Bihar which is known to be India’s most impoverished state. The school houses around 120 children from marginalized communities whose average household income is said to be 4,000 to 5,000 rupees per month.

This time, five Award committee members, comprising the school secretary general, board member, headmaster and local Rotarians, awarded each one of the boys and girls a trophy and 500-rupee bursary. The recipients will make use of the sum for purchasing stationery and other school items.

After the relief activities for two consecutive typhoons

Publication date:2021-02-03

Dr. Elrey Navarro (Chairperson, AMDA Philippines)

AMDA Philippines Chairperson Dr.Navarro

While I was in Kazakhstan on November 1^st last year for my work, the news broadcast was reporting the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Rolly. Without any thinking, I started to call and message my family and friends back home for confirming their safety. At the same time, the scenery of my country on TV urged me to extend our necessary help to my fellow countrymen. I immediately called AMDA Headquarters in Japan if we could collaborate on the relief effort and they said, “Yes”. That was the start of almost one-month-long relief activities for the two consecutive typhoons.

Under the COVID 19 pandemic, the relief operations were somewhat different. Since members of AMDA Philippines are mostly medical

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Earthquake in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-01-26

A joint medical team comprising aid workers from AMDA Indonesia, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (medical department) and its AMSA branch (AMSA UMI) has been working in Majene Regency, Sulawesi to help the residents hit hard by the January 15th earthquake. Besides offering medical services, the team has been distributing relief supplies.

To the villages that are not accessible by car, the staff members have been entering the areas on foot. On the

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Earthquake in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-01-19

In response to the mag. 6.2 earthquake that struck Sulawesi in Indonesia on 15 January 2021, AMDA Indonesia has been jointly carrying out aid work with Universitas Muslim Indonesia (medical department) and the members of Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) who are studying at the said medical school.

On the 17th, a team of 16 aid workers (including four doctors) arrived in hard-hit Majene to

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Earthquake in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2021-01-16

On January 15, 2021 in local time, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Sulawesi island in Indonesia. On the following day, AMDA Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine of Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) and AMSA of UMI jointly organized the medical team in cooperation with other groups, and the joint medical team has departed from Makassar.

As of January 16, the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) reported that 42 people died and more than 800 people were injured, while approximately 15,000 people evacuated to some shelters

COVID-19 Outbreak: Hokkaido, Japan 2

Publication date:2021-01-06

AMDA’s medical team which had been dispatched to Asahikawa in Japan’s northern Hokkaido Prefecture completed its aid work and left the worksite on 4 January 2021.

The team was sent to assist a coronavirus-hit facility for persons with severe motor and intellectual disabilities (SMID) at the time when the viral infection had ravaged the city. Prior to the relief work, the local municipality and other organizations coordinated with AMDA to decide its work location.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Hokkaido, Japan 1

Publication date:2020-12-22

Since 14 December 2020, AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan, has sent a relief team to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak ravaging through Hokkaido Prefecture in the northern part of the nation whose medical system has been pushed to the brink.

Through its contact, AMDA was inquired by the Asahikawa City health bureau chief to dispatch medical personnel to support local medical facilities that are facing a serious manpower shortage. The AMDA team, comprising two nurses and one coordinator, started aid work on the 15th.

As of now, the team has been stationed at a coronavirus-hit local facility for persons with severe motor and intellctual

AMDA Indonesia’s Dr. Tanra receives prize from the Japanese government

Publication date:2020-12-22

In acknowledgement of his contribution to the promotion of academic exchange and friendship between Japan and Indonesia, this autumn Dr. Andi Husni Tanra who heads AMDA Indonesia was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon by the Government of Japan.

After obtaining his doctoral degree in anaesthesiology from Japan’s Hiroshima University, Dr. Tanra (born 1943) began his teaching career in his native Hasanuddin University. While holding important positions successively as Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, followed by Director of the Post Graduate Division and currently as an honorary professor emeritus, he has led AMDA Indonesia as its chairperson for decades to take part in a number of

AMDA Emergency Relief #7: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-12-22

As a result of needs assessments conducted in Tegucigalpa and other areas, AMDA and AMDA Honduras have decided to complete the emergency relief mission for hurricanes Eta/Iota which started in late November. The project was launched after H.E. Mr. Hector Alejandro Palma Cerna, the Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras to Japan, consulted with AMDA if any assistance could be provided in response to the tropical cyclones.

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-12-16

On 7 December 2020, the AMDA-AMDA Honduras joint relief team conducted aid work for the victims of hurricanes Eta and Iota in the city of Teupasenti, El Paraiso in Honduras. Thanks to the cooperation of the local disaster response committee, the team managed to complete the distribution of relief supplies to 50 affected households on the 9th. The items included foodstuffs, blankets and hygiene goods as well as baby products (diapers and others) for families with small children.

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-12-10

From 7 to 8 December 2020, the AMDA-AMDA Honduras relief team carried out an item distribution effort in the city of Teupasenti in El Paraiso which was devastated by hurricanes Eta and Iota.

On the 7th, the team’s local staff paid a visit to the city’s disaster response committee to hand over relief supplies containing, a) 50 sets of daily necessities including food items, blankets, and hygiene goods, and b) 25 sets of baby products such as diapers. In the realm of logistics

AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Typhoons Goni (Rolly) / Vamco (Ulysses), Philippines

Publication date:2020-12-10

On 30 November 2020, a joint relief team comprising AMDA, WiNDS and AMHOP Isabela conducted relief activities for the victims of the typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) in the province of Isabela which was hit hard by the tropical storm.

40 personnel including doctors, nurses and volunteers visited the town of Tumauini to work at Barangay Fermeldy which was one of the most affected districts in the region. Compared with other communities, the barangay was densely populated with 3,000 residents (600 households), which had

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-12-08

AMDA Headquarters and AMDA Honduras have been conducting aid work in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, for those who were affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota which struck the nation last month. The joint relief team has distributed relief supplies such as diapers and milk for babies as well as cleaning equipment in the city’s evacuation centres. At a shelter in the Villanueva Nuevo district, three families (16 people) benefitted from the item donation. “We had to evacuate our house as the walls collapsed, but we will do all we can to rebuild our life. Thanks so much for your timely

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-12-01

In response to hurricanes Eta and Iota which battered Honduras, AMDA Headquarters (Japan) and AMDA Honduras have been conducting aid work in Tegucigalpa, the capital.

On 26 November, the joint team delivered relief supplies to 13 households (40 people) seeking shelter at the city’s Maximiliano Sagastume Elementary School. The items included powder milk and diapers for babies and cleaning equipment.

AMDA Emergency Relief #7: Typhoons Goni (Rolly) / Vamco (Ulysses), Philippines

Publication date:2020-12-01

1. Typhoon Goni (Rolly) (Catanduanes Province)

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-11-26

Preparing relief items

In response to hurricanes Eta and Iota which wreaked havoc across Honduras, AMDA Headquarters (Japan) and AMDA Honduras have launched a joint relief effort. As of now, AMDA Honduras has been assessing the extent of the damage with its local partners.

1. Tegucigalpa

Tegucigalpa, the capital, has been struck by successive landslides triggered by Iota coupled with incessant rainfall at night. The situation has been hampering the smooth aid distribution for authorities and disaster relief organizations. Once necessary arrangements are made, AMDA Headquarters

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Typhoons Goni (Rolly) / Vamco (Ulysses), Philippines

Publication date:2020-11-25

1. Typhoon Goni (Rolly) (Catanduanes Province)

AMDA has been working with AMDA Philippines and its local partners to provide aid to the victims of the typhoon Goni (Rolly) in Catanduanes in the southern part of the Philippines. An item distribution effort is scheduled for this week.

2. Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) (Cagayan and Isabela Provinces)

Whereas, for the relief work in response to the subsequent typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) which wreaked havoc on Cagayan and Isabela Provinces, two following activities have been

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Hurricanes Eta/Iota, Honduras

Publication date:2020-11-25

AMDA and *AMDA-MINDS have decided to support the victims of the hurricane Eta in Honduras which has pounded the nation since the beginning of this month. According to the Honduran authorities, the massive tropical storm has affected more than 1.64 million people, forcing around 10,000 people to flee homes (as of 6 November).

The decision was made after AMDA/AMDA-MINDS had the privilege of accepting a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Hector Alejandro Palma Cerna, the Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras to Japan, on the 17th where the two organizations

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Typhoons Goni (Rolly) / Vamco (Ulysses), Philippines

Publication date:2020-11-19

AMDA has been conducting emergency relief in response to the typhoon, Goni (Rolly), which battered the Philippines earlier this month with AMDA Philippines and its local partners. Additionally, another aid work has been planned to help the victims of the subsequent typhoon, Vamco (Ulysses).

1. Typhoon Goni (Catanduanes Province)

On 17 November, Catanduanes State University (one of AMDA’s local collaborators) took the central role in distributing food items and other relief supplies in the local

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Typhoons Goni (Rolly) / Vamco (Ulysses), Philippines

Publication date:2020-11-17

In response to the devastating damage caused by typhoon Goni (Rolly) which made landfall on the Philippines earlier this month, AMDA Headquarters (Japan), Catanduanes State University, AMDA Philippines, AMSA Jonelta and other local collaborators are jointly organizing aid work on the island of Catanduanes in the Bicol region in the country’s eastern area.

After the relief supplies (mainly foodstuffs) from Manila arrived in Catanduanes on 8 November, a joint team of AMDA Philippines and AMSA Jonelta swiftly held an item distribution drive in Virac, the provincial capital on the southern part of

GOARN’S 20th Anniversary and AMDA

Publication date:2020-11-17

WHO Headquarters, Geneva

GOARN (Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network) is a World Health Organization (WHO)-led international network of partners tackling imminent issues with which the world would be faced at the time of global infectious outbreaks. While conducting field assessments and working to prevent the spread of viral infections, GOARN also engages in active collaborations with its partner organizations through technical training and exchanges.

AMDA president Dr. Shigeru Suganami was invited to a GOARN conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2009 as a temporary

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 9

Publication date:2020-11-12

A woman who came to collect the foodstuffs

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to take a toll on the lives of India’s impoverished communities, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar has been carrying out a food distribution drive since June for the families of pregnant women that are registered at the clinic.

Because India has been celebrating a month-long festival season, the weekly food distribution (which is held every Tuesday) on 27 October was put off due to holidays following Dussehra, one of the three major Hindu festivals. During this period, APC’s pregnant women and their families, too, visit their relatives to appreciate the festivity. The time also

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly), Philippines

Publication date:2020-11-11

On 7 November, sets of relief items including foodstuffs such as rice, noodles and canned fish were sent from Manila to Catanduanes, an island in the disaster-hit Bicol region in the eastern part of the Philippines.

A truck load of relief supplies, which AMDA Philippines and AMSA Jonelta prepared, arrived at its destination on the following day although ships bound for the island were limited. The items, which had already been sorted into 263 sets in Manila, will be distributed by local volunteers to target

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly), Philippines

Publication date:2020-11-10

Catanduanes right after the storm

In response to the super typhoon Goni (Rolly) which struck the Philippines earlier this month, AMDA Philippines and *AMSA Jonelta have been jointly preparing to launch relief activities. (*Asian Medical Students’ Association)

While more than a week has passed since the torrential storm hit the Philippines, by 6 November, 1.2 million people had been affected, 22 people were killed and 165 people were injured. Especially in the Bicol region in the eastern part of the country, the affected population had reached 424,526 and more than 50,000 buildings were destroyed, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly), Philippines

Publication date:2020-11-04

In response to the super typhoon Goni (Rolly) which struck the Philippines, AMDA Philippines has been preparing to launch relief activities.Typhoon Goni which made landfall in the eastern part of the

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 8

Publication date:2020-10-28

Pregnant Women Receiving Food Aid

Having been through two lockdowns since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, India, has yet to cease its services to patients, particularly of those who are the target beneficiaries of its maternal and infant health programs which were launched in 2014. The clinic, often abbreviated to APC, has currently been run by three staff.

APC recently conducted interviews with its patients to grasp how the lives of women during and after pregnancy have changed in the last five months ever since the clinic started a series of food donation drive.

AMDA President to hold online meeting with AMSA Japan

Publication date:2020-10-20

Tae Namba (Director of GPSP Bureau, AMDA Headquarters)

On 29 September 2020, about 10 members of Asian Medical Students’ Association Japan (AMSA Japan) and AMDA President Dr. Shigeru Suganami held an online meeting in which the president explained to the aspiring medical students the history of AMSA and what prompted him to establish the group of Asian medical students in the days of his youth.

AMSA is an organization of medical students founded by Dr. Suganami and others in 1980 with the aim of uplifting health and medicine in the Asia region.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 7

Publication date:2020-10-08

A pregnant lady receiving Food Aid

Since the lockdown was lifted on 7 September 2020, people’s daily lives have been gradually getting back to normal in Bodhgaya, Bihar, in the eastern part of India where AMDA has been running AMDA Peace Clinic (APC).

According to a local staff, people are no longer restricted to stay home. Shops are now open while temples and NGOs have also resumed operations. On the other hand, schools are forced to remain closed, and it may take a while for full-scale business activities to revive as tourists are yet to return to the famous Buddhist pilgrimage site.

AMDA COVID-19 Survey (Sept. 2020) #7: Situation in India

Publication date:2020-09-24

This month, AMDA Headquarters has been conducting a survey targeting AMDA chapters in assessing the COVID-19 situation in each country. The results will be shared on this webpage from time to time.

Date: 8 September 2020
Name of your chapter: AMDA-INDIA
Total cases in your country (until 1 September 2020): 4,280,422
Active cases (as of 1 September 2020): 883,697
Number of deaths: 72,777
Number of patients recovered: 3,323,950

AMDA COVID-19 Survey (Sept. 2020) #6: Situation in Indonesia

Publication date:2020-09-23

This month, AMDA Headquarters has been conducting a survey targeting AMDA chapters in assessing the COVID-19 situation in each country. The results will be shared on this webpage from time to time.

Date: September 07, 2020
Name of your chapter: AMDA Indonesia
Total cases in your country (until 1 September 2020): 177,571 cases
Active cases (as of 1 September 2020): 2,775 cases
Number of deaths: 7,505 cases
Number of patients recovered: 128,057 cases

AMDA COVID-19 Survey (Sept. 2020) #5: Situation in Mongolia

Publication date:2020-09-17

This month, AMDA Headquarters has been conducting a survey targeting AMDA chapters in assessing the COVID-19 situation in each country. The results will be shared on this webpage from time to time.

Date: 7 September 2020
Name of your chapter: AMDA Mongolia
Total cases in your country (until 1September 2020): 310 (They are all imported cases.)
Active cases (as of 1 September 2020):14
Number of deaths: 0
Number of patients recovered: 296

AMDA COVID-19 Survey (Sept. 2020) #4: Situation in the Philippines

Publication date:2020-09-16

This month, AMDA Headquarters has been conducting a survey targeting AMDA chapters in assessing the COVID-19 situation in each country. The results will be shared on this webpage from time to time.

Date: September 2, 2020
Name of your chapter: AMDA Philippines
Total cases in your country (until 1 September 2020): 224,264
Active cases (as of 1 September 2020): 62,655
Number of deaths: 3,597
Number of patients recovered: 158,012

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 6

Publication date:2020-09-14

A pregnant woman receiving a set of food items

At AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, Bihar which is located in the eastern part of India, a food distribution effort has been carried out since the nationwide lockdown was lifted in June. The food donation drive, which has been held every Tuesday, is targeting the families of perinatal women who are registered at the clinic; as well as a nursing home which is run by a former APC staff. The clinic currently provides a total of 60 sets of food items every week.

On 25 August 2020, the aid distribution was held for the 11th time.

AMDA COVID-19 Survey (Sept. 2020) #2: Situation in Cambodia

Publication date:2020-09-10

This month, AMDA Headquarters has been conducting a survey targeting AMDA chapters in assessing the COVID-19 situation in each country. The results will be shared on this webpage from time to time.

Date: 2nd September 2020
Name of chapter: AMDA-Cambodia
Total cases in your country (until 1 September 2020): 274 Cases (Most of the cases are imported)
Active cases (as of 1 September 2020): 8 cases
Number of deaths: 0
Number of patients recovered: 266 cases

AMDA COVID-19 Survey (Sept. 2020) #1: Situation in Nepal

Publication date:2020-09-09

click photo to enlarge

This month, AMDA Headquarters has been conducting a survey targeting AMDA chapters in assessing the COVID-19 situation in each country. The results will be shared on this webpage from time to time.

Date: 1 September 2020
Name of chapter: AMDA Nepal
Total cases in your country (until 1 September 2020): 39,460
Active cases (as of 1 September 2020):17,822
Number of deaths:228
Number of patients recovered:21,410

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 5

Publication date:2020-08-27

A family member of a pregnant woman
picking up the food items from an APC staff

Since June after India’s first lockdown was lifted, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya in the eastern state of Bihar has been providing foodstuffs every Tuesday to the families of pregnant women who are registered at the clinic. APC is similarly donating food items to a nursing home run by its former staff.

As of now, prices of vegetables are soaring in the country while household income has been dwindling and getting unstable.

The food distribution was held on the 11th and 18th of August, where 58 families each received a set of food items

AMDA Malino Farm Activity Report (April-June 2020)

Publication date:2020-08-26

We have just received a first-quarter activity report from AMDA Malino Farm in Gowa Regency of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The organic farm is jointly run by AMDA Headquarters, AMDA Indonesia and loca

AMDA Emergency Relief: Flash floods in Masamba, Indonesia

Publication date:2020-08-25

In response to flash floods that struck Masamba in the North Luwu Regency of South Sulawesi, Indonesia on 13 July 2020, AMDA Indonesia and AMSA UMI (Asian Medical Students' Association Muslim University Chapter) sent a joint medical team to organize three-day relief activities.

As global warming has caused excessive rain falls, the water volume in the upper stream of the Rongkon River, which flows through the region, has gone up to the point

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 4

Publication date:2020-08-11

A pregnant woman receiving the food items

In the state of Bihar in India where AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) is located, the COVID-19 outbreak has continued spreading in which a total of 61,788 people have tested positive for the virus until now, of which 21,093 people are currently batting the viral infection. (The figures are as of 05 August and the death toll is 347, a local source said.)

Meanwhile, the situation in India as a whole remains on high alert in which a total number of infected cases has exceeded 1.9 million, with about 40,000 deaths.

Bihar’s state authority has already issued its second lockdown

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 3

Publication date:2020-08-06

A pregnant woman receiving the food items

On 23 June 2020, AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, India carried out its third food donation assistance for pregnant women and their families who are registered at the facility.

While the novel coronavirus has not yet been contained in India, the relaxed lockdown with certain conditions has been extended until the end of July in the state of West Bengal which includes Culcutta, one of Indian mega cities.

As for Bodhgaya, Bihar in the eastern part of the country, economic activities have gradually been resumed and day laborers have started to go back to work. Yet, the region has

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines’ Activities 9 - The 5th Bayanihan Webinar

Publication date:2020-08-05

Dr. Reyes giving a lecture
on getting booster vaccines

Attended by 126 people in total, the fifth and the final installment of Bayanihan Webinar Series was held on 27 June entitled “Vaccine Updates” where experts shared tips on getting booster vaccines for different types of maladies amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Launched on 30 May to inform the public on matters related to the novel coronavirus and beyond, Bayanihan Webinar is a five-time webinar series organized by AMDA Philippines, AMSA Philippines (Asian Medical Students’ Association Philippines) and *other partner organizations.

In the seminar, occupational physician Dr. Lemuel Delos

AMDA Emergency Relief #10: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-29

On 23 July 2020, AMDA personnel in the Sagaramura village in flood-hit Kumamoto Prefecture successfully completed their mission and withdrew from the locality.In order to assess the residents’ o

AMDA Emergency Relief #9: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-21

On 19 July 2020, AMDA’s relief team which had been working at Dai-ichi Junior High School, an evacuation shelter in flood-struck Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture completed its relief work and

AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-19

Activity tracking of AMDA personnel from the evening of 13 July to the following day revealed that there was no one that came in close contact with an aid worker from Kagawa Prefecture who was confirm

AMDA Emergency Relief #7: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-15

As of 13 July 2020, AMDA’s relief team has been offering judo therapy (bone setting) at Dai-ichi Junior High School, an evacuation shelter in disaster-hit Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. At

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-14

Since 11 July 2020, AMDA’s relief team has added new services, namely, acupuncture and bone setting (judo therapy) to its aid work at an evacuation shelter in disaster-hit Hitoyoshi City, Kumamo

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-13

As of 10 July, AMDA’s relief team has been working at Dai-ichi Junior High School, an evacuation shelter in flood-hit Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. 1. Dai-ichi Junior High SchoolAMDA

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-10

Since 8 July, AMDA’s relief team has been working at Dai-ichi Junior High School, an evacuation shelter in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture which was devastated by the torrential downpours. A

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-09

From the evening of 6 July to the following day, one doctor and one nurse from AMDA’s advance team continued to work at Sakura Dome, a local evacuation shelter at the disaster-hit Kumamura villa

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-08

Part of AMDA's relief team (one doctor and one nurse) entered hard-hit Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto Prefecture on 6 July. Upon arrival, AMDA personnel partook in a disaster relief coordination meeti

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2020-07-07

In response to the torrential rain that struck the Kyushu region in the southern part of Japan on the early morning of 4 July 2020, AMDA has dispatched a relief team to Kumamoto Prefecture severely hi

AMDA Haiti visits Francois Orphanage

Publication date:2020-06-30

By Dr. Mac Keven Frederic (Chairperson, AMDA Haiti)

On 12th June 2020, a group of personnel from AMDA Haiti paid a visit to Francois Orphanage (Centre d’ Accueil Decilia Francois) in the suburb of Port-au-Prince for food donation and children’s health examination. AMDA Haiti has been working with World Child House Project to support three orphanages in Haiti through a range of livelihood assistance. The latter organization is led by an AMDA-registered disaster-relief coordinator, who is aspired to extend a helping hand to the less-privileged based on her relations with the nation in the last decade.

In the midst of Haiti’s political and economic stalemate, all three orphanages have been faced with difficulty supplying enough food.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India 2

Publication date:2020-06-25

A pregnant woman receiving the food items

On 17th June 2020, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, India conducted emergency food provision assistance for the households with pregnant women registered at the clinic. The rapidly dwindling income stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the family finance hard, thereby making it difficult for some families to purchase food items. The drive will be organized every Tuesday for two months.

This time, each of the 41 pregnant women received a set of foodstuffs including 500ml of cooking oil, 500g of salt, 1.5kg of beans, 1kg of onion, a pumpkin, 1kg of lady’s finger, 100g of chili and a bar of soap. In addition, 5kg of flour was provided to those who were not entitled to the government’s food aid initiative.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines’ Activities 7 - The 3rd Bayanihan Webinar

Publication date:2020-06-24

Dr. Fuentebella sharing her COVID-19 experience

On 13 June 2020, a five-week webinar series entitled “Bayanihan Webinar” was held for the third time by AMDA Philippines in collaboration with AMSA Philippines and other partner organizations. The third instalment, “Perspectives of a COVID-19 Survivor” featured a doctor who has recently recovered from the novel coronavirus infection. The webinar was attended by 165 people in total, of which 100 of them directly partaking in the event and remaining 65 watching the live stream.

The guest speaker for the online seminar was Dr. Carmina Fuentebella, an internal medicine resident at University of

COVID-19 Outbreak: Message from Dr.Navarro, Chapter Chairperson of AMDA Philippines 2

Publication date:2020-06-23

Dr.Navarro Facilitating Web Seminar

As this pandemic crisis is reshaping our healthcare system with unprecedented strains on hospitals and clinics, we are seeing a balance between amazing acts of courage and dedication as our frontline healthcare workers lean in to take care of people across the nation and the world. At the same time, we are seeing a bright light focus on the challenges that we knew already existed in our healthcare system and the public health infrastructure. We now have an even more important opportunity to address these inequities and for us healthcare professionals, the opportunities to go beyond not only with what we can deliver but what we can learn as the circumstances are continuously evolving.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA India’s Activities 1 - Amid the Lockdown Relaxation

Publication date:2020-06-19

Face masks and other items
to be distributed

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, India had been under total lockdown from late March to May which restricted people’s unnecessary outings. However, the country has gradually started to ease the quarantine measures since 06 June in which eating establishments and religious facilities resumed operations. According to AMDA India, it is more likely that the lockdown will be lifted by later this month and interstate travel is expected to increase accordingly.

As part of precautionary measures, AMDA India, in collaboration with AMDA Headquarters, has been planning to launch a face-mask distribution drive. This is in response to the expected increase in the number of workers going back to offices and workplaces amid the surge of infected cases.

World Child House Project - AMDA Haiti Collaboration: Supporting Orphanages in Haiti

Publication date:2020-06-18

By Kanako Morita
(Head of World Child House Project,
AMDA-registered Disaster Relief Coordinator)

Covid-19 Outbreak: AMDA Peace Clinic Food Donation in Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2020-06-18

The activity location of
AMDA Peace Clinic

Bodhgaya, Bihar in the eastern part of India is not particularly well-off. Most of the people in the central city area are working in the tourism industry or engaged in construction work as day labourers. It is not hard to imagine at all that their wages have been hard-hit by the current COVID-19 crisis.

At AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, emergency food assistance is currently being planned to support the households with pregnant women in the locality.

Earlier on, APC, which resumed service on 8 June, held a phone survey targeting its registered expectant mothers to grasp how they were coping with life under the pandemic. What became evident was the fact that,

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines' Activities 6 - The 2nd Bayanihan Webinar

Publication date:2020-06-17

The 2nd webinar was entitled
"A Guidefor a Safe Workplace
in the New Normal"

On 6 June 2020, AMDA Philippines held the second Bayanihan Webinar entitled "A Guide for a Safe Workplace in the New Normal". Aimed at providing guidance and lectures on COVID-19 for both medical professionals and non-professionals, a total of 165 people took part in the event, of which 100 of them directly joining the session and remaining 65 viewing it on livestream. The five-week webinar series has been organized in collaboration with AMSA Philippines and *other local organizations since its launch on 30 May.

Even in the metropolitan Manila area, the so-called Enhanced Community Quarantine has been changed to general community quarantine since 1 June. This has enabled people’s outings except for the elderly people and youngsters in certain age groups. And although amusement facilities such as sports gyms and movie theatres have yet to resume full service, business activities in many sectors have started to be back on track. Accordingly, those who used to

COVID-19 outbreak: AMDA Philippines’ Activities 5 - Donating PPE to Medical Facilities

Publication date:2020-06-15

Donating PPE to medical facilities:

In April, AMDA Philippines donated goods including PPE such as face masks and face shields, as well as *aerosol boxes and toilet goods to its relevant medical facilities. As of now, all of the items are in short supply around the Philippines.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines’ Activities 4 Activity Summary: AMDA Philippines Free Online Medical Consultations

Publication date:2020-06-12

The telemedicine service

In the Philippines, the so-called Enhanced Community Quarantine has been put in place in the Luzon and Cebu regions in which people’s unnecessary outings are restricted. And although the quarantine has been gradually relaxed, the measure is still in place. As a result, the city of Manila which is usually bustling and congested with traffic remains quiet. Except for medical facilities and stores that sell daily necessities, most of businesses have been closed, with public transportation yet to resume service. And for those who do not own a car, the access to medical facilities has been limited. A number of private clinics are being closed for the time being as well.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines’ Activities 3

Publication date:2020-06-11

The 1st part of the series
covered “telemedicine"

AMDA Philippines launched a five-week webinar series entitled “Bayanihan (mutual assistance) Webinar Series” on 30 May 2020. The webinar is scheduled to be held every Saturday in cooperation with AMSA Philippines and other collaborating partners.

The theme for the first session covered the things we need to know about the so-called “telemedicine” which has become popular ever since COVID-19 emerged.

After AMDA Philippines’ occupational medicine physician Dr. Eugene Macalinga gave a lecture on the theme for medical professionals, a Q&A-discussion session followed. Dr. Jose Paolo Porciuncula who is well versed in online medical consultation joined the session to share his expertise.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Voices of AMDA Relief Beneficiaries (2)

Publication date:2020-05-19

A photo message sent by Satou Memorial Hospital,thanking AMDA’s assistanceAMDA has been providing medical supplies which include facial masks and sanitizers to its relevant medical facilities si

2019 AMDA Malino Farm Activity Report

Publication date:2020-05-07

*We have just received an annual activity report on 2019 AMDA Malino Food Program from its implementing chapter AMDA Indonesia.

By Prof. Agnes Rampisela (AMDA Indonesia)

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Report from Ms. Irina Yamamoto: Sunflower from Argentina

Publication date:2020-04-24

Masami Brooks, AMDA Headquarters

the Completion Ceremony of the Training

From August to October, 2019, Ms. Irina Yamamoto came to Okayama from Argentina to receive a training at AMDA Headquarters office through the Okayama Prefectural Overseas Technical Trainees Aid Program.

Since the beginning of training, Irina was motivated to study and search about various projects such as AMDA and disasters in Japan by herself. She also learned about the welfare system, her major at the university in Argentina, and visited “Asahigawasou” and “Budou no Ie Mabi”, two welfare facilities which offer services to the people with disabilities

AMDA Activity Report: Cold-Wave Disaster Relief, Bangladesh

Publication date:2020-04-24

Chiaki Hashimoto　 Project Officer, AMDA Headquarters

Blanket donation

AMDA Bangladesh submitted a report on its emergency relief activities in response to a cold wave that hit Kurigram in the northern part of Bangladesh in January 2020. In collaboration with AFAD, a local NGO based in the region, AMDA Bangladesh provided assistance to impoverished communities from 31 January to 03 February.

Kurigram is located approximately 340 km from Dhaka, the capital, and is bordering with India. Along the border flows the world-famous Brahmaputra River which is known for frequent flood inundation. A large-scale flood is said to occur every few years to 10 years, and it is a fair assumption that

COVID-19 Outbreak: Message from Dr.Navarro, Chapter Chairperson of AMDA Philippines

Publication date:2020-04-21

Dr.Navarro (left)
Handing Over Masks to a Hospital

We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to AMDA International HQ and to everyone who selflessly heed the call of our people. Through our caring hearts, we know for sure there’s a life out there that felt much better. Appreciation posts and SMS messages from our patients are overwhelming.

A simple act of kindness broadens one life’s frame of reference and is a symbol of respect to value the receiver. It influences the giver more than the receiver and has correlations with enhanced mental, emotional and physical well-being.

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines' Activities 2

Publication date:2020-04-07

Click the picture to open the report (pdf)We received a report of AMDA Philippines' activities from March 23rd to 27th. AMDA Philippines has been offering free online medical consultations jointly

COVID-19 Outbreak: AMDA Philippines' Activities 1

Publication date:2020-03-30

Dr.Navarro consulting
patients online

AMDA Philippines Chairperson Dr. Elrey L. Navarro has sent in an activity report in regards to the chapter’s efforts in tackling the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Free online medical consultations:

Due to the raging Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a rapid surge in the number of infected cases and fatalities around world including those of medical professionals’.

In the Philippines, the so-called Enhanced Community Quarantine has been imposed throughout the Luzon as well as Cebu which restricts the movement of people. Except for medical facilities and shops that sell necessities, every household is a target of self-quarantine.

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Coronavirus Outbreak, China

Publication date:2020-03-11

AMDA has donated sanitary masks to China as coronavirus emergency response.

On February 26th, 16,000 masks which AMDA Nepal donated arrived in Beijing after three weeks from the shipment. The Japanese Association in Beijing acted as the receiving end to help supply the aid to local medical facilities and Japanese nationals residing in the city.

Report from the ground team: June 2019 Floods in Wajo, Indonesia

Publication date:2020-03-04

Dr. Herwin, a doctor from AMDA Indonesia, shared his experience in emergency relief in response to a flood disaster that struck Wajo, Sulawesi (Indonesia) in June 2019. A team comprising four doctors from AMDA Indonesia worked in several villages in the locality in mid-June where it reached out to communities that were left stranded by the calamity.

Ms. Sadia Rashid of Hamdard Foundation receives prize from Japanese Emperor

Publication date:2020-02-20

AMDA’s long-time partner in Pakistan, Ms. Sadia Rashid of Hamdard Foundation, was conferred by the Emperor of Japan “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” on 24th January 2019. Serving as President of Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Sindh, Ms. Rashid has contributed to deepening the friendship between Pakistan and Japan for many years.

Her late father Dr. Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said has had an enormous influence on AMDA President Dr. Shigeru Suganami ever since their relationship began decades ago. Even after his demise in 1998, his wisdom has helped Dr. Suganami pave the way in running his own organization.

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Coronavirus Outbreak, China

Publication date:2020-02-18

In response to the coronavirus pandemic that has been wreaking havoc globally, AMDA Headquarters has been sending masks to China that were collected through AMDA’s worldwide network of chapters.

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Coronavirus Outbreak, China

Publication date:2020-02-04

On February 3rd AMDA Headquarters donated 1,000 pieces of sanitary masks to China in response to the current coronavirus outbreak.

According to WHO, the viral pneumonia of unknown cause, which began spreading since December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has now developed into a global health crisis in which 14,557 people have been infected worldwide as of February 2nd.

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Taal Volcano Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2020-01-22

In Santo Tomas, Batangas Province where ashes from Taal Volcano have been affecting people’s lives, AMDA conducted a major relief operation at its evacuation hub Santo Tomas North Central School

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Taal Volcano Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2020-01-21

On January 19th, AMDA’s joint relief team conducted large-scale emergency response in Santo Tomas, Batangas Province which has been severely affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.At one of local

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Taal Volcano Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2020-01-20

From the 17th to 18th of January, a joint team of AMDA and AMDA Philippines members prepared for a relief mission in the city of Santo Tomas, Bantangas Province which has been heavily afflicted by the

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Taal Volcano Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2020-01-17

After arriving in Manila on the evening of January 16th, a Japanese coordinator from AMDA Headquarters had a meeting with AMDA Philippines members to discuss relief activities in the City of Santo Tom

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Taal Volcano Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2020-01-16

On the morning of January 16th AMDA dispatched one relief coordinator from Japan to the Philippines where the ongoing eruption of Taal Volcano has been wreaking havoc on people’s lives, especial

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Taal Volcano Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2020-01-15

In response to the eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines, AMDA will be sending one coordinator from Japan on January 16th.Taal Volcano in Batangas province (located approximately 70km south of M

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy), Philippines

Publication date:2019-12-17

On December 12th, a joint relief team comprising staff members from AMDA, WiNDS (Women in National Development and Security) and Philippine Navy Reserve Command set itself to provide food

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy), Philippines

Publication date:2019-12-10

On December 10th, AMDA dispatched one relief coordinator to the Philippines in response to Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) which struck the nation earlier this month. AMDA will be organizing aid distribution

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines

Publication date:2019-11-26

On November 21st, an AMDA coordinator who arrived in quake-hit Mindanao from Japan procured necessary relief supplies such as medical items, food stuff and daily goods for her scheduled relief w

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines

Publication date:2019-11-21

An emergency relief coordinator from AMDA Headquarters arrived in Manila on November 20th to join the ongoing relief work in response to frequent earthquakes that have been affecting the island of Min

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines

Publication date:2019-11-19

On November 19th, AMDA Headquarters will be sending its second coordinator from Japan for the ongoing relief work currently being conducted in quake-hit Mindanao in the Philippines. The coordinator wi

AMDA Emergency Relief #11: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-11-13

Nagano:The reopening of San-ikukai, a local hospital in disaster-hit Nagano City, has been well received since its outpatient services were resumed on November 5th. A female patient in her 70s said sh

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines

Publication date:2019-11-12

On November 6th, a coordinator from AMDA Headquarters discussed further relief work with staff members of AMDA Philippines and Women in National Development and Security (WiNDS) in Manila after arrivi

AMDA Emergency Relief #10: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-11-07

On November 5th, San-ikukai, a hospital in Toyono, Nagano City, has finally resumed part of its outpatient services after AMDA personnel and the hospital staff worked hard to recover the clinic operat

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines

Publication date:2019-11-05

In response to the earthquakes that hit the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines in the morning of October 29th, AMDA dispatched one coordinator to Manila for a relief effort.According to th

AMDA Emergency Relief #9: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-11-05

AMDA's relief work in typhoon-hit Marumorimachi (Miyagi Prefecture) came to a completion 16 days after it began on October 16th. Meanwhile, the work in Nagano is still being carried out in assisti

AMDA Emergency Relief #8: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-30

Although two weeks have passed since AMDA started providing aid at Marumorimachi and Nagano City, the recovery may still take a substantial amount of time until both localities get completely normaliz

AMDA Emergency Relief #7: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-29

AMDA has been continuously carrying out relief activities in Nagano City and Marumorimachi although a weather alert was once issued due to a heavy rainfall on October 25th.Miyagi (Marumorimachi):On th

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-24

Since 16 October, AMDA has been providing aid at Marumori Elementary School in Miyagi Prefecture that houses 58 evacuees affected by the powerful typhoon that swept across east and northeast Japan ear

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-23

While more than a week has passed since Typhoon Haigibis hit Japan’s east and northeast regions, AMDA has carried out relief work in Nagano, Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures. According to t

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-18

AMDA started assessing information on October 11th in Chiba Prefecture before the landfall of Typhoon Hagibis.On October 13th, AMDA medical team moved to Nagano Prefecture where the storm caused a sev

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-17

In addition to working in Nagano and Fukushima that were severely affected by Typhoon Hagibis, AMDA has also started its relief work in Miyagi Prefecture on the 16th of October.Nagano:On the 15th in N

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-16

AMDA has been conducting emergency relief in Nagano and Fukushima Prefectures that were severely affected by Typhoon Hagibis which struck Japan's east to northeast regions on the second

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Typhoon Hagibis, Japan

Publication date:2019-10-15

In response to the strong typhoon that affected the extensive areas of east Japan, AMDA has been carrying out emergency relief in Fukushima and Nagano prefectures since the 13th and 14th of October 20

Video clip: AMDA's promotional video is ready!

Publication date:2019-09-24

Our promotional video is now ready on AMDA English YouTube Channel. Kindly have a look.

AMDA Emergency Relief #2 (Summary): Typhoon Disaster in Chiba, Japan

Publication date:2019-09-17

On 13 September 2019, AMDA dispatched a relief team to typhoon-hit Chiba Prefecture which had been faced with prolonged power and water outages over wide areas. This time, AMDA collaborated with Soja

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Typhoon Disaster in Chiba, Japan

Publication date:2019-09-13

In response to a huge typhoon (Typhoon Faxai) that struck the greater Tokyo region, on 12 September AMDA sent one relief personnel to Chiba Prefecture in the Tokyo suburb which has been faced with sev

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Flood Disaster in Kyushu, Japan

Publication date:2019-09-10

On 2 September 2019, AMDA’s relief team (three nurses and one coordinator) worked at evacuation shelters in flood-hit Ohmachicho, Saga Prefecture located in the Kyushu region of southwest Japan. The relief work was conducted in collaboration with local health-and-welfare department and municipal authorities.

While some of AMDA nurses did their rounds in Ohmachicho General Welfare Health Center Misato (one of the two local evacuation in town), the rest of AMDA personnel worked with

AMDA Emergency Relief (Summary): Floods in Karnataka, Southwest India

Publication date:2019-09-05

In response to catastrophic floods that struck a large part of India, AMDA India conducted relief work on the 13th and 25th of August in the state of Karnataka in India's southwest.

Monsoon downpours that had continued since the beginning of June caused floods in more than 10 states. Especially in the southwestern states of Kerala and Karnataka, flood water has been taking a toll on people’s lives. As of 20 August, NDMI

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Flood Disaster in Saga (Kyushu), Japan

Publication date:2019-09-03

On 28 August 2019, AMDA dispatched two relief personnel (one coordinator and one nurse/coordinator) to flood-hit Saga Prefecture in southwest Japan to assess the local emergency needs on the ground.Se

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-08-02

A Local Doctor Consulting a Patient

On 30th July 2019, the joint team of AMDA Bangladesh, AMDA and AFAD held our relief activity in Buraburi union of Ulipur upazila, Kurigram district. Based on the list of vulnerable population in the area prepared by AFAD, the team provided both medical service and relief goods to them.

In extreme heat, the joint team saw 146 patients. In a suspected appendicitis case, the doctor explained the condition to the patient and urged him to go to a local hospital immediately for the treatment. The team also distributed food packets with rice, cooking oil, beans and potatoes to 150 households.

Video Clip: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-08-01

The following video clip was taken in Kurigram in the north of Bangladesh which was heavily inundated by the downpours continued from early July 2019. In response to this calamity, AMDA Bangladesh, AM

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-07-31

A women being treated by an AMDA doctor

On 28 July 2019, the joint team comprising personnel from AMDA Bangladesh, AMDA and AFAD conducted medical relief in Kasal, Parishad Union in Chilmari Upazila, Kurigram District. At a local educational facility, the team saw patients with symptoms such as fever, skin problems and joint pain. A total of 218 people visited AMDA’s mobile clinic during its opening hours between morning and 4pm.

On the 29th, TMSS (Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha), a prominent Bangladeshi NGO that recently exchanged a MOU with AMDA, donated additional food supplies which consist of rice, oil, beans, potatoes and biscuits. Together with the foodstuff which AMDA had originally prepared, the team provided food supplies to 312 households

Medical Technology Transfer in Mongolia: Report from Prof. Takushi Sato

Publication date:2019-07-30

By Ms. Tae Namba (AMDA Headquarters)From 26 April to 05 May 2019, Professor Takushi Sato from University of East Asia (Japan) paid a visit to Mongolia to partake in AMDA’s medical technology tra

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-07-30

On 26 July 2019, a joint team comprising AMDA Bangladesh, AMDA and AFAD prepared food items to be delivered in severely-affected Kurigram on the following day. The team procured rice, dal, potatoes an

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-07-29

The Meeting between AFAD and AMDA

On 25th of July, the joint team of AMDA Bangladesh and AMDA took twelve hours by car to reach Kurigram district approximately 350km north of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Upon arrival, the team met with the local NPO AFAD to discuss about the planning on the relief activity based on their need assessment in the affected areas.

As the demand for medical aid and food assistance was high according to the assessment, we planned both medical camps and food distributions for the affected people. Our relief activities will be held in one area of Sadar upazila and two areas of Chilmari upazil in Kurigram district. Especially, southern parts including Chilmari upazil were reported to be more severely affected than other areas

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-07-26

The Meeting at AMDA Bangladesh Office

Two nurses from AMDA departed Japan on 23rd July and arrived Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, the next day on 24th. As it is in the middle of the rainy season in Bangladesh and the water level is elevated, people are crossing the river by boats while the river can be crossed by walk during the non-rainy season.

After two AMDA nurses from Japan meeting with AMDA Bangladesh upon arrival, they shared situations in the flood affected areas, especially Kurigram district, and their plan on the relief activity. As a result of the meeting, the joint team of AMDA Bangladesh and AMDA nurses left Dhaka on 25th and planning to have a meeting with

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Floods in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2019-07-23

In response to the large-scale flooding in the north-eastern Bangladesh, AMDA has sent two nurses from Okayama, Japan. The nurses have left for Bangladesh via Singapore on 23 July 2019. UN OCHA

Nepalese TV crew’s experience to be featured in a school textbook

Publication date:2019-07-16

By Dr. Archana Shrestha Joshi (AMDA Headquarters)

A horrendous M7.8 earthquake that devastated Nepal on 25 April 2015 claimed the lives of 9,000 people and left more than 23,000 injured. The quake which happened to be the largest in the last 80 years revealed the nation’s vulnerability for the lack of disaster preparedness, not to mention the absence of countermeasures and capacity to minimize the risks. Nepalese media were no exception in this regard: Despite of their utmost effort, they were

Summary Report: Cyclone FANI in Odisha, India

Publication date:2019-07-03

By Dr. Ramachandra Kamath (AMDA India)

Background information:

A severe tropical cyclone with a gusting wind speed of 175-185 km/h made a landfall in Puri at 8:12 am on 03 May 2019. The total death toll reported by the government of Odisha was 64. The storm crossed Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, and caused damages to 14 districts of the state. The worst affected districts were Puri, Khordha, Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur. More than 1.5 million people have been evacuated from coastal districts and accommodated in cyclone shelters. Safe buildings in schools and colleges were used as temporary shelters which in turn reduced mass casualties and injuries.

AMDA Haiti to hold the 9th Dental Project

Publication date:2019-06-20

Reported by Dr. Mac Keven Frederic (AMDA Haiti Chairperson)

On March 23, 2019, AMDA Haiti organized the 9th Dental Project at Bethel Clinic run by the local Salvation Army in Fonds-des-Nègres, Haiti.

Thanks to the clinic, it provided a patient consultation room and a waiting area, along with supplies such as curtains, brooms, garbage separator and tables. As for dental equipment, AMDA Haiti Chairperson Dr. Mac Keven Frederic brought in some of his own tools and materials.

53 patients came to receive the treatment from Fonds-des-Negres as well as rural areas such as Aquin, Vieux Bourg d’ Aquin, Marseillan, Cadiac, Saint Michel, Pemele, Saint Louis Du Sud, Cavaillon, Lacolline,

Post-disaster Health Promotion Project in Dhading District, Nepal

Publication date:2019-06-04

By Masamine Jimba
(Professor, Department of Community and Global Health,
Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo)

Female health volunteers having a meeting

The catastrophic quake hit Nepal on 25 April 2015 and it affected the lives of millions, leaving over 9,000 dead with more than 18,000 wounded. About 20% of the total population was seriously afflicted by the calamity, followed by a segment of 17% whose lives were devastated in one way or another. 31 out of all 75 districts suffered a tremendous damage with 14 of them being completely destroyed.

The extensive damage was a major blow to Nepal’s health and education sectors. Especially, many mothers and children were cut down access to medical and educational services. According to the local disaster

AMDA Relief #2: Cyclone Fani, India

Publication date:2019-05-22

In the morning on May 18th, Dr. Ramachandra Kamath, the AMDA India doctor, has discussed with Seva Bharti, the AMDA’s local counterpart. As a result, they decided to distribute 25 blue tarps to five villages such as Birapratapur, Pachaspole, Bhoisahi, Chandanpur and Sadar Block in Puri district, Odisha State, one of the most affected areas by Cyclone Fani. One of the people who received the tarps said, “we will use them for covering the damaged roofs to prevent from leaks in rain.”

On the next day, Dr. Ramachandra and the representative

AMDA Relief Activity #1: Cyclone Fani, India

Publication date:2019-05-19

Cyclone Fani, the worst cyclone in twenty years, struck east coast of India and Bangladesh in the beginning of this May. More than a million people in the expected cyclone path areas both in and around the state of Odisha evacuated before the cyclone made a land fall. According to the state emergency operation center of Odisha, 64 deaths were reported and approximately 17 million in 14 districts has been affected from the cyclone (as of May 15th).

AMDA has been in contact with AMDA India chapter for the possible relief activity in Odisha, and Dr. Ramachandra Kamath, the AMDA India doctor, has departed from Karnataka

Activity Report: AMDA Food Program in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2019-05-15

By Ahrani Akbar Fachri (AMDA Indonesia)

Footprints of the pigs

From 26 January to 25 February 2019, AMDA Indonesia staff Ahrani Akbar Fachri visited AMDA’s organic farm in South Sulawesi, Indonesia to conduct periodical monitoring.

As a result of recent landslides and overflowing rivers that surround the rice fields, many farmers had their fields damaged. They began to restore the fields buried in mud. According to Mr. Jamal, a local farmer, he said, "The fields near the river were badly damaged, so we need to replant the crops." Besides being buried, the rice fields were attacked by wild pigs.

Bore-well Construction in Bodhgaya, India (3)

Publication date:2019-05-08

By Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

Ecoles de la Terre Welfare Society

Mr. Rajesh Kumar who heads Ecoles de la Terre Welfare Society Secretary sent us a message in regards to the recent bore well project in Danpur, Bodhgaya.

2018 Annual Report: Japan India Friendship Medical Center Trust (JIFMCT)

Publication date:2019-04-24

India has been AMDA’s focal point in carrying out its medical and social empowerment programs. Especially, Bodhgaya, located in the poorest state of Bihar, has been AMDA’s activity h

Bore-well Construction in Bodhgaya, India (2)

Publication date:2019-04-23

By Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

Women at the village doing the laundry

For many years, AMDA has provided services pertaining to maternal and infant health at Danpur, a village located six kilometers from the central Bodhgaya in Bihar. This time, a bore-well construction project was launched in this very village. (Danpur is the closest village from the place where AMDA’s affiliated organization, Japan India Friendship Medical Trust, is currently trying to set up its hub.)

In November 2018, based on an inquiry from the villagers who were having trouble drawing water from its village pump, AMDA decided to jointly construct a new bore well with Mr. Rajesh (who heads Ecoles de la Terre Welfare Society, an India-based charitable society that runs

AMDA Cambodia 2018 Activity Report

Publication date:2019-04-17

AMDA Cambodia 2018 Activity Report (01 April 2018 – 31 March 2019)

(Donors: Yamaichi Kanko (Japan), AMDA International)
By Dr. Sieng Rithy, AMDA Cambodia Chairperson

Overview:

As last year, AMDA Cambodia mainly worked on the following three initiatives, namely, 1) HIV/AIDS and STD prevention for youths, 2) football activities, and 3) a youth forum on reproductive and sexual health.

Providing motorcycle helmets in India with Bodhgaya Rotary Club - Concluding MOU with the Rotary Club

Publication date:2019-04-09

By Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

【Promoting motorbike riders’ safety through providing helmets】

In June last year (2018), Bodhgaya Rotary Club and AMDA jointly organized a campaign to promote traffic safety by donating 45 helmets to local motorbike riders in Bodhgaya, India. The effort was carried out to reduce the number of recurring traffic accidents in the accident-prone district. The initial inquiry was made by the local police to Bodhgaya Rotary Club, asking if helmets can be donated as part of its road safety awareness initiative. As is the case, the Rotary Club consulted AMDA about this matter and later reached an agreement that the two would purchase the goods by sharing the cost.

Bore-well Construction in Bodhgaya, India (1)

Publication date:2019-04-08

By Tomoko Iwao, AMDA Headquarters

Children at the village of Danpur

A maternal and infant health project has been one of the consistent efforts AMDA has carried out in Bodhgaya, Bihar which is known to be the poorest state in India. While numerous villages are in its vicinity, local residents are faced with a dire economic situation. The villagers have been hit hard by a high unemployment rate, and there are only limited job opportunities available that are predominantly daily labour work. All of this has taken a toll on them, making their life chronically unstable.

Danpur, a village located six kilometres from the central Bodhgaya, is one such example. In the dry season, the villagers need to draw water from the well in the adjacent village since their local water source constantly gets dried up.

2019 Endoscopy Training Program at AMDA Damak Hospital, Nepal

Publication date:2019-04-02

Dr. Archana Shrestha Joshi, AMDA Headquarters

From 24 February to 1 March 2019, AMDA Board Member and endoscopy expert Dr. Takushi Sato held an endoscopy workshop at AMDA Damak Hospital in Jhapa, Nepal. The training was attended by the hospital’s endoscopist Dr. Diwash and his aspiring colleagues who are always keen to hone their skills.

Dr. Diwash and Dr. Sato first met when a devastating earthquake hit central Nepal in April 2015. At that time, Dr. Sato was partaking in AMDA’s medical relief activities in Sindhupalchowk as an emergency physician.

In August 2016, Dr. Diwash came to Japan to undergo three-month endoscopy training at Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital. The training program was

Activity Report: AMDA Food Program in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2019-03-27

From 26 January to 25 February 2019, AMDA Indonesia staff Ahrani Akbar Fachri visited AMDA’s organic farm in South Sulawesi, Indonesia to conduct periodical monitoring.

By Ahrani Akbar Fachri (AMDA Indonesia)

AMDA signs MOU with US-based Koyamada International Foundation (KIF)

Publication date:2019-03-20

On 01 December 2018, AMDA signed a MOU with Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), a Los Angeles-based philanthropic organization promoting social empowerment of youths, girls and women. The organization has a strong network of partners including Sister Cities International (SCI) and Junior Chamber International (JCI), both of which are notable names in the charity sector. SCI was founded in 1956 with the aim of connecting 140 sister cities around the world, while JCI boasts a league of young entrepreneurs across 120 countries.

AMDA Rohingya Relief Summary (Video)

Publication date:2019-03-06

We have just uploaded a video to summarize our year-long Rohingya relief in Bangladesh. Kindly have a peek.

“Accepting Vietnamese Workers with Respect”: Vietnam-Japan International Symposium in Okayama

Publication date:2019-02-28

An international symposium to discuss treatment surrounding Vietnamese workers in Japan was held in Okayama, Japan for the first time on 20 February 2019. Amid the increase in the number of Vietnamese nationals working in the nation, over 200 participants including government officials from both countries, local city mayors and business leaders in Okayama, not to mention Vietnamese workers and trainees themselves, exchanged views on the issues that have arisen thus far, and shared their thoughts on what measures can be taken to improve the environment surrounding both foreign employees and

Activity Report: AMDA Food Program in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2019-02-21

By Ahrani Akbar Fachri (AMDA Indonesia)

Applying compost and chaff charcoal

From 26 December 2018 to 25 January 2019, I visited AMDA Malino Farm in South Sulawesi to carry out periodic monitoring on an ongoing farming project. Dedicated to producing healthy and eco-frinedly produce, the farm has helped organic agriculture to take root in the locality.

Since the end of last harvest, AMDA farmers were busy preparing compost and chaff charcoal fertilizers for the next farming season. This time, the fertilizers were applied evenly to the fields to improve the soil structure and fertility. Prior to this process, the farmers plowed rice fields with a tractor to soften the soil, thereby allowing the compost to mix easily. The paddies are, then,

Taking Part in Rwanda Health Checkup Project

Publication date:2019-02-14

By Dr. Shoma Koga (Naze Tokushukai Hospital)

There are a few unforgettable sceneries one would come across in travels: a landscape that jumps into one’s view as soon as one gets warped to an unfamiliar land; dawning skies that come as an extra reward for an early bird; a world heritage site that is far beyond one’s poor imagination. Flying over Lake Victoria, it was one such view that struck me at the very first moment when our plane entered Rwanda.

Rwanda is often cited as “a country of a thousand hills”. For those who remember Hôtel des Mille Collines from a 2004 movie “Hotel Rwanda”, “mille collines” precisely means a thousand hills. Just as what the name embodies, the landscape changes dramatically from fields to countless hills beyond

AMDA Rohingya Relief Successfully Completed

Publication date:2019-02-07

After a year-long humanitarian assistance in Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, AMDA Rohingya Relief came to a successful completion in October 2018. The project ended fruitfully with a number of positive outcomes that made a mark on the wellbeing of the refugees. In this article, the key figures who headed the initiative, Professor Dr. Sardar A. Nayeem (President, AMDA Bangladesh) and Mr. Sarder A. Razzak (Executive Director, AMDA Bangladesh) sent in their comments to look back on their accomplishments.

Tripartite Agreement between TMSS, DSS and AMDA

Publication date:2019-01-31

By Chiaki Hashimoto (Project Officer, AMDA Headquarters)

On the 7th of January 2019, AMDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a notable Bangladeshi NGO, TMSS (Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha) and DSS (Down Syndrome Society of Bangladesh) to cooperate in the areas of disaster preparedness, disaster management, elderly care and Down syndrome based on the spirit of “Sogo-fujo”(mutual assistance), a motto which embodies AMDA’s core principle. Based on this tripartite agreement, the three parties will work hand-in-hand to propagate awareness and efforts in the said fields.

Visiting Rohingya Refugee Camp - An Amazing Experience

Publication date:2019-01-31

*This article is posted by S. Rakin Razzak, the second son of AMDA Bangladesh director Sardar A. Razzak, who wishes to share his experience visiting the Rohingya Refugee Camp in Cox’s Bazar

Comments from Rwandan Medical Students (2): 2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwanda

Publication date:2019-01-29

By Chiaki Hashimoto (Project Officer, AMDA Headquarters)*This article is a compilation of comments from Rwandan medical students who took part in "2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwand

Comments from Rwandan Medical Students (1): 2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwanda

Publication date:2019-01-29

By Chiaki Hashimoto (Project Officer, AMDA Headquarters)*This article is a compilation of comments from Rwandan medical students who took part in "2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwand

My Personal Take on Rwanda: 2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwanda

Publication date:2019-01-22

*This article is a report from Dr. Kenji Urayama who participated in "2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwanda" which was held in September 2018.By Dr. Kenji Urayama(Pediatrici

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Sunda Strait Tsunami, Indonesia

Publication date:2019-01-16

The joint team of AMDA Indonesia and AMDA Headquarters has conducted this relief activities under the initiative of Professor Husni Tanra, the Chairperson of AMDA Indonesia, since 24th December 2018.

On 31st December, based on information from the Medical Cluster of Pandeglang Regency in Banten, the AMDA team visited the village of Panimbang. As a result, they joined the field clinic managed by the Disaster Management Agency of Banten Province as a medical team. As, on this day, the doctor would have had to be stationed at the clinic

My Impressions: 2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwanda

Publication date:2019-01-16

By Takashi Yorifuji, MD, PhD
(Associate Professor, Okayama University)

Introduction:

From 14th - 24th September 2018, I had the honor of visiting the Republic of Rwanda to take part in a program pertaining to pediatric health, which overlaps with my own research field. And although it wasn’t my first time to be part of it, my impressions for this year’s program were quite different from previous years’.

This year’s topic covered war-induced post traumatic disorders along with our visit to the Genocide Museum. Because of this, I became more aware of what this country had gone through. It is fully understandable that some of

AMDA Indonesia Activity Report: Sunda Strait Tsunami Relief

Publication date:2019-01-15

AMDA Indonesia submitted an activity report in regards to the emergency relief which was organized in response to the tsunami that struck Sunda Strait in western Indonesia in the late December (2018).

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Emergency Relief for Flood Victims in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2019-01-11

After confirming that medical institutions and health centres are functioning at regular capacity once again, AMDA ended its relief activities in Kilinochchi District on the 4th January.

On the 5th January, the AMDA nurse travelled to Jaffna, also affected by flooding and in northern Sri Lanka, and visited the St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka Jaffna branch, who worked with the nurse until the 1st in Kilinochchi. He reported his activities carried out from 2nd January onward. Besides, the nurse donated two first-aid boxes containing scissors, gauze, antiseptic solution, surgical tape, ayurvedic oil, hand sanitizer, various OTC drugs, etc. to the branch

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Emergency Relief for Flood Victims in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2019-01-11

On 02 January, Kilinochchi District Government ended its mobile medical service in Kilinochchi as most of the evacuation centers have closed. St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka, which had been working jointly with AMDA since the onset of the flooding, also decided to stop its relief assistance accordingly. AMDA decided to continue relief activities for the affected people after going back to their home.

Based on the discussion between regional public health office in Kandavalai village and AMDA, Public Health inspectors, Army Special Soldiers and the AMDA nurse

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Emergency Relief for Flood Victims in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2019-01-09

On 31st December 2018, the second relief team, consisting of AMDA Sri Lanka, St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka and the AMDA nurse, arrived at Kilinochchi, a northern province of Sri Lanka. (Kilinochchi is one of the worst-affected districts by flooding and where the first team had conducted relief activities.)

AMDA Emergency Relief # 3 : Emergency Medical Relief for Flood Victims in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2019-01-04

In response to the flooding occurred in the north provinces of Sri Lanka on 21st December, AMDA Sri Lanka launched emergency relief in Kilinochchi*, one of the northern provinces of the country, on 24th jointly with St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka. The first team (AMDA Sri Lanka and St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka) conducted relief activities at the evacuation center in Kandavalai Village of Kilinochchi, where 197 people have been evacuated. The team transferred 9 patients to Kilinochchi District General Hospital as medical aid and distributed relief goods (197 floor mats, 25 packs of baby formula, 100 packs of biscuits,

AMDA Emergency Relief #2 – Emergency Medical Relief for Flood Victims in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2019-01-04

Also on the 27th, under initiatives of Dr.Sarath Samarage, AMDA Sri Lanka Chapter Chairperson, AMDA conducted emergency relief for the affected people in the northern Sri Lankan province of Kilinochchi, together with St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka.

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Sunda Strait Tsunami, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-12-31

AMDA is currently conducting relief activities while exchanging information with the Medical Cluster of Pandeglang Regency, Banten that presides over medical relief in the
regency.

On the 30th, the joint AMDA HQ and AMDA Indonesia team visited Skajadi village, close to where they are staying, and conducted activities around the area including medical relief and distributing relief goods.

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Sunda Strait Tsunami, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-12-30

On 27th December, the joint team of AMDA Indonesia and AMDA Headquarters continued needs assessment by visiting several local public offices, such as the disaster management center and the health office of Pandeglang Regency. There, they confirmed that the affected people already received all necessary things by the local governments and others.

On the following day, on their way to Sumur Village, one of the worst affected areas by Tsunami, they stopped by some villages to conduct the mobile clinic and

AMDA Emergency Relief #1 : Emergency Medical Relief for Flood Victims in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2018-12-27

According to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre, continual torrential rains caused by low air pressure since 21st have led to flooding in the north provinces of Sri Lanka. As of 26th Dec., two deaths have been confirmed, 8,683 people from 2,680 households have been forced to evacuate, and a total of 87,693 people from 27,879 households have been affected by this disaster.

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Sunda Strait Tsunami, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-12-27

On 24th, AMDA Indonesia medical team (2 anesthesiologists, 1 nurse, 1 medical student) has departed Sulawesi to Serang, the Capital of Banten Province, in Java. After arrival, the medical team conducted an assessment in Sumur village and Kertajaya village in the province, ones of the severely affected areas on 25th. The next day on 26th, the team saw patients in Nelayan village and Sumur Village during health check-up. In addition, the team distributed food in Sumur Village while conducting health check-up.

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Sunda Strait Tsunami, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-12-24

On 22nd December 2018 in local time, a 90-centimeter tsunami occurred in Sunda Straits, located in western Indonesia. The National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) said that 222 people died at least and 843 people were injured, while 28 people are missing. Local media report that the tsunami was caused by an eruption of Anak Krakatoa volcano, which triggered under sea landslides.

Emergency Relief for Flood Victims in Kerala State, India ～An Appreciation Letter from Sewa Bharati, India～

Publication date:2018-12-11

When a massive flood, the worst flood in 100 years, hit southern India state of Kerala in August 2018, AMDA and AMDA India in collaboration with local organizations conducted emergency relief activities in the affected area.

We have received a letter of appreciation from Professor M.Yogesh at Mount Zion College of Engineering who was in charge of medical coordination for “Seva Bharati” Chengannur chapter relief activities. We have worked with them for the disaster affected people in Kerala.

2018 School Health Checkup Program in Rwanda

Publication date:2018-12-11

By Chiaki Hashimoto (AMDA Project Officer)

After more than two decades from the civil strife and genocide in 1994, AMDA resumed its activities in Rwanda in 2015 by engaging itself in the fields of medical manpower building and school health assistance.

Following last year’s effort, in September 2018 we returned to Rwanda once again to conduct a school health checkup as part of Okayama Prefectural Government’s International Contribution Project for Local-to-Local Technical Transfer.

Sharing Workshop: Assistance for the physically impaired people in Nepal

Publication date:2018-11-22

By Nozomu Nishijima (AMDA Physiotherapist, Nepal)Assistance for the victims of 2015 earthquake in Nepal, especially with a focus on supporting disabled people and their families, has entered its fourt

Emergency Medicine and Endoscopy Training in Mongolia

Publication date:2018-11-19

By Dr. Takushi Sato, M.D.
(Invited Supervisor of Gastrointestinal Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS),
Professor, Faculty of Medical Science, University of East Asia (Japan))

Following the workshop which I had the honor to hold last September, this fall I was fortunate enough to return to Mongolia to share my medical expertise with aspiring local doctors at Mongolian Emergency Service 103. Focusing on emergency medicine, this year’s lecture was designed to allow participants to gain more hands-on experience in an intimate setting. Unlike last year’s event in which over 100 people attended, I exclusively chose 10 emergency physicians as my trainees. The techniques I demonstrated ranged from intraosseous infusion, cricothyroidotomy to the treatment of cardiac tamponade, all of which were yet to be practiced in Mongolia.

United Commercial Bank Ltd. supports AMDA Rohingya Response

Publication date:2018-11-14

United Commercial Bank Ltd. supports AMDA Rohingya ResponseAt the time when AMDA was about to launch AMDA Rohingya Response in October 2017, the driving force behind the project was United Commercial

Activity Report #11: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2018-11-14

AMDA Activity Report #11: Rohingya Refugees Crisis A year has passed since AMDA launched Rohingya Crisis Response in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Foreseeing that

AMDA Bangladesh Team Members that Support the Rohingya Relief

Publication date:2018-11-07

In October 2017, AMDA Bangladesh and AMDA Headquarters jointly launched a year-long medical relief at Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Ukihia, Cox’s Bazar with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JB

The 90th Anniversary of Mongolian Eye Care Service

Publication date:2018-11-03

By Tae Namba (AMDA Headquarters)On 04 October 2018, Prof. Hiroko Takasaki of Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare (Japan) and I had the honor of being invited to the 90th Anniversary Reception of Mo

Singaporean medical students trained in Nepal

Publication date:2018-11-01

By Archana Joshi

As an effort to foster the next generation of humanitarian medical experts, AMDA recently launched the “Triple-A Partnership Program (TAPP)” which comprises of AMDA, AMSA (Asian Medical Students’ Association) and AMSA Alumni to conduct a range of collaborative projects. From 14 May to 09 June 2018, nine students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) underwent practical training at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in Nepal.

Activity Report (Late August-Early October 2018): AMDA Food Program in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-10-31

By Ahrani Akbar Fachri (Malino, AMDA Indonesia)In this article, we bring you the latest updates on organic farming at AMDA Malino Farm in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.While Japan has been fully embracing

AMDA Haiti Earthquake Project PROJECT CONCEPT NOTE PAPER

Publication date:2018-10-24

Dr. Mac Keven Frederic, Chairperson, AMDA-Haiti,

1-Name of the project:

Re: Earthquake Project

2-Place of implementation:

Re: This project was realized in the municipality of Gros- Morne in Haiti.

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Sulawesi Earthquake

Publication date:2018-10-23

On 12 October, a team of medical personnel that left Makassar arrived in Palu to join the relief effort in quake-hit Central Sulawesi. They teamed up with the advance team to revisit the district of T

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Sulawesi Earthquake

Publication date:2018-10-16

On 10 October, one anesthetist from AMDA Indonesia partook in three surgical operations in Palu, a city severely devastated by the quake. At Anutapura Hospital, the joint team of Japanese medical pers

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Sulawesi Earthquake

Publication date:2018-10-16

On 07 October, the team of one doctor and two nurses from Japan arrived in Makassar, Indonesia to join the relief work in Palu, Central Sulawesi for the catastrophic earthquake that struck&n

Activity Report: Relief Activities for Earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-10-15

By Masami Brooks, AMDA Headquarters

AMDA Indonesia sent a team of medical personnel with AMSA (Asian Medical Students’ Association) to launch relief activities for the victims of deadly earthquake (M6.4) that hit Lombok Island in Indonesia on 29 July 2018.

Followed by the initial needs assessment, the joint relief team worked in the village of Sembalun to provide a mobile clinic service while handing out relief supplies.

Video footage: Kerala Flood Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-10-10

From 27 August 2018, AMDA conducted emergency relief for the victims of Kerala floods which struck the southern part in India. As a joint relief effort between AMDA India, Chengannur Rotary

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Sulawesi Earthquake

Publication date:2018-10-09

In response to the devastating earthquake that hit Central Sulawesi in Indonesia, AMDA’s medical relief team has been engaged in the relief work in the city of Palu since 02 October. AMDA’

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Sulawesi Earthquake

Publication date:2018-10-04

On 02 October 2018, a team of medical personnel (two doctors and two medical students) from AMDA Indonesia which left Makassar arrived in the severely devastated city of Palu in Central Sulawesi after

AMDA Emergency Relief #6: Philippines Typhoon/Monsoon Disaster

Publication date:2018-10-03

Upon completing relief work in Benguet and Pangasinan, AMDA personnel arrived in Cebu which was devastated by the monsoon. After procuring food and medical goods in Cebu’s capital, the personnel

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Sulawesi Earthquake

Publication date:2018-10-02

In response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Central Sulawesi on 28 September, AMDA has launched relief activities in the hard-hit regions including Palu and Donggala. Numerous sways have be

AMDA Emergency Relief #10 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-10-02

On 29 September 2018, AMDA completed its relief activities in the town of Atsumacho in Hokkaido which was devastated by the quake-triggered landslide at the beginning of the month. AMDA’s relief

AMDA Emergency Relief #4 - Philippines Typhoon/Monsoon Disaster

Publication date:2018-10-02

On the evening of 28 September, AMDA collaborated with the Philippine Air Force to provide relief goods in the town of Itogon in Benguet Province which was heavily devastated by the landslides. A set

AMDA Emergency Relief #3 - Philippines Typhoon/Monsoon Disaster

Publication date:2018-09-29

In the morning of 27 September, the AMDA coordinator spoke with AMDA’s local partner, Dr. Mercado (the key figures for AMDA`s Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP) program and currently serves as Deputy Cabinet Secretary at the Office of the Cabinet Secretary of the Philippines and Executive Director of the Performance and Projects Monitoring Office) to plan relief activities for the affected people from the recent typhoon disaster. In the afternoon, the AMDA coordinator departed with a local coordinator for Baguio, Benguet Province on the island of Luzon.

AMDA Emergency Relief #2 - Philippines Typhoon/Monsoon Disaster

Publication date:2018-09-28

On 26 September, one coordinator from AMDA Japan departed to Manila to extend support to the affected people in the Philippines jointly with our local partners. The next day, the coordinator had a meeting with local partners to discuss about possible relief activities.

AMDA, in collaboration with local partners, will conduct relief activities in the severely affected province of Benguet in addition to Pangasinan. Then, the joint team will move to Naga City in Cebu, a region affected by landslides.

AMDA Emergency Relief #1 - Philippines Typhoon/Monsoon Disaster

Publication date:2018-09-26

In response to the typhoon and monsoon that struck the Philippines since mid-September, AMDA decided to send one coordinator to organize relief activities in the affected regions. The AMDA personnel will leave Japan on 26 September (local time) as plans had been discussed with several local counterparts that requested AMDA’s assistance.

AMDA Emergency Report #9 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-19

On 16 September 2018, one AMDA coordinator joined the ground team in the town of Atsumacho which was devastated by the quake. After paying a visit to local counterparts (the Hokkaido Prefectural Government, the regional disaster headquarters, the group of Atsumacho health workers and the local medical institutions), the coordinator arrived in Atsuma Central Elementary School (the relief hub) to gather information. On the following day, the AMDA team worked with a relief team from Japanese Red Cross Society to assess the evacuees’ health conditions and the current circumstances in several

AMDA Emergency Report #8 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-18

(16th September report)

AMDA has now dispatched three medical personnel to Atsumacho in Hokkaido. From 13th September, one AMDA nurse began providing health advice to the evacuees at Atsuma Central Elementary School. Working both day and night shifts, the nurse saw roughly ten people on the 15th. The main problems seen among the evacuees have been high blood pressure, fever, and minor wounds from when the earthquake hit. Those with common cold symptoms also seem to be on the rise.

AMDA Emergency Report #7 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-18

(14th September report)

After six days of activities in Hokkaido following the earthquake that struck on 6th September, one of the two AMDA coordinators departed Hokkaido and safely returned to AMDA Headquarters in Okayama. However, the remaining coordinator was joined by the two nurses who were dispatched on 12th and 14th September.

AMDA Emergency Report #6 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-18

(12th September report)

The two AMDA coordinators began a field survey of medical needs in the affected areas on 11th September. After visiting the Abiracho Town Hall, they participated in a meeting with an administrative group of various medical institutions that is active in Abiracho, Atsumacho and Mukawacho. Additionally, it was decided that two more nurses are to be dispatched – one on 12th and the other on 14th September.

AMDA Emergency Report #5 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-18

(11th September report)

On the evening of 9th September, the two AMDA coordinators and AMDA Support Farmers Group* provided curry for the roughly 50 evacuees at Atsumacho Sports Center (an evacuation site in Atsumacho) and about 120 people living in the surrounding area.

Activity Report (June-August 2018): AMDA Food Program in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-09-14

By Ahrani Akbar Fachri (Malino, AMDA Indonesia)

【June】

At AMDA Malino Farm in Batulapisi on the island of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, the local farmers are keen to cultivate organic vegetables and fruits besides making rice.

The innovators who started growing organic lettuce after purchasing its seeds in Makassar (the region’s capital) were Mr. Thalib and Mr. Jamal. The two influenced others to have a go at applying organic methods in making crops other than rice. Until now, the farmers have planted mustard plants, carrots, onions and cabbage in their fields.

AMDA Emergency Report #4 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-14

(9th September report)

The AMDA Support Farmers Group* arrived by car to Sapporo City in the early hours of the morning of the 9th September after driving for more than a day. At the same time, the two AMDA coordinators entered Atsuma Town to prepare for the day’s meal provision. The two groups joined at around noon and, after consulting with a representative from the town hall, decided that they will provide meals for those evacuating at Atsuma Sports Center. Afterwards, they set up their area and began cooking 200 portions of curry.

AMDA Emergency Report #3 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-14

(8th September 2018 report)

The two coordinators dispatched from AMDA Headquarters arrived at Asahikawa Airport at 3pm on 7 September, then travelled to Sapporo by car.

The next morning, the team was joined by a doctor who worked with AMDA during the Kumamoto earthquake disaster (April 2016) and joined a meeting at the Disaster Management Headquarters at the Hokkaido prefectural government. Afterwards, they went to Tomakomai City to collect medical information, and then conducted a needs assessment in Atsuma Town, which was reported to have been damaged the most is this disaster.

Emergency Relief for Flood Victims in Kerala State, India – AMDA Activity Report #7

Publication date:2018-09-11

AMDA has formed a multi-national medical team which conducted relief activities in response to the recent flood in India. AMDA has also received cooperation from AMDA India and local cooperative bodies such as the Chengannur Rotary Club and Sewa Bharati. After completing their activities in Karnataka State on 5 September, the AMDA team returned to Kerala State to continue providing medical relief there.

Emergency Relief for Flood Victims in Kerala State, India – AMDA Activity Report #6

Publication date:2018-09-10

In response to the floods in India, AMDA put together a multi-national medical team to provide emergency medical relief to those affected in Kerala State. Further, from 3rd September, the AMDA team divided into two groups, one of which conducted emergency medical relief in neighbouring Karnataka State.

AMDA Emergency Report #2 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-07

In response to the earthquake that occurred in the early hours of the morning on 6 September in the central-east area of Japan’s northern-most island of Hokkaido, AMDA dispatched two coordinators to Hokkaido on 7 September. The coordinators will visit the evacuation sites and investigate the needs there.

2018 AMDA Sri Lanka Peace Building Programme

Publication date:2018-09-07

Kazuko Taketani, AMDA Volunteer Center Chief This year's program was held from 3 to 5 August in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. On the 4th, the second day of the program, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, the President of Sri Lanka, walked onto the grounds of the Royal Central College. We were able to meet His Excellency, who observed our program and even took a commemorative photograph with us. Meeting His Excellency was upon AMDA's request and will remain a wonderful life-long memory.

AMDA Emergency Report #1 – Hokkaido Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2018-09-06

At 3:08am on 6 September, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central-east area of Japan’s northern-most island of Hokkaido. The epicentre was in the Iburi region, roughly 50km south of Sapporo, the regional capital. As of a report from the Hokkaido government office at 11:30am, two people are confirmed to have died and over 100 people injured. Also, according to local information, 2,950,000 buildings are without power.

AMDA Emergency Response #30 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-09-06

AMDA began its relief activities on 7 July in Soja City, and on 11 July in Mabicho (Kurashiki City) in response to the West Japan Torrential Rain disaster. AMDA carried out a wide variety of support activities, from medical relief, health consultation and acupuncture for evacuees, to heatstroke-prevention for the local people and volunteers who were working hard to clean up the area and the people’s houses. Although AMDA’s emergency relief period ended on 15 August, it continued the dispatch of a nurse to Sono Community Center in Mabicho. However, as of 1 September, that has also ended.

AMDA Thanksgiving Festival 2018 - All are welcome!

Publication date:2018-09-05

With our heartfelt appreciation to all who have supported and cooperated with us over the years, AMDA will be holding ’AMDA Thanksgiving Festival 2018’ in the most beautiful village in Japan, Shinjo Village in Okayama Prefecture.
Activities will include harvesting organic rice grown on Notoro Farm, which is a part of the ‘AMDA Food Program’; eating food that is prepared in times of disasters (‘takidashi’); and entertainment such as dances and other performances - all while surrounded by beautiful nature.

Kerala State, India Flood Disaster Relief – Activity Report #5

Publication date:2018-09-04

The AMDA team continues its relief activities in Chengannur City in Kerala State.

On 31 August, the team was joined by a coordinator dispatched from AMDA Nepal. Then, the team conducted a field survey in Piralassery in Mulakuzha Village, Chengannur City, in cooperation with Chengannur Rotary Club. Right alongside Piralassery runs a river and, as a main road that is at a higher level than the houses there runs through the area, the majority of houses were completely flooded. The local residents are currently living in tents pitched along both sides of the main road. The field survey revealed that, like before, the families there too were in need of kitchen utensils. So, on the following day (1 September), the team distributed kitchen utensils to the 28 families living in the area.

Kerala State, India Flood Disaster Relief – Activity Report #4

Publication date:2018-09-01

On 30 August, the AMDA team distributed kitchen utensils to 90 families in Mnarthra in Pandanad, a district of Chengannur City, where the AMDA team had previously conducted a field survey of the disaster sites together with the Chengannur Rotary Club. When investigating the people’s needs, it was apparent that households had lost their kitchen utensils in the flooding. As the team chose the relief goods together with a local, they were able to obtain and distribute goods that the people really needed, such as a particular utensil used to make a local dish.

Kerala State, India Flood Disaster Relief – Activity Report #3

Publication date:2018-08-30

On 27 August, two AMDA personnel arrived at the Kerala State capital of Trivandrum. They travelled to Chengannur, a city in the same state some 100km to the north. There, they held a meeting with the Chengannur Rotary Club, a local cooperative body, to discuss the state of the disaster and what could be done to help. Although the rotary club had already provided medical support to the evacuation sites in Chengannur, the AMDA team decided to visit some of the evacuation sites to assess the current situation and needs. In the afternoon, the team visited two evacuation sites in central Chengannur and found that they had both already received medical and food supplies from the government.

AMDA Emergency Response #29 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-29

More than one month has passed since AMDA began the dispatch of a nurse to Mabi Community Center Sono Branch (Sono Community Center) on 21 July. This facility is being used as a temporary home for those affected, including some senior citizens who were using a small-scale multipurpose home in Mabicho that was damaged by the recent floods. That small-scale multipurpose home was a modular building where the occupants could receive individual care enriched by their own personality and lifestyle rhythm. At Sono Community Center, however, they continue their group evacuation lifestyle.

Kerala State, India Flood Disaster Relief – Activity Report #2

Publication date:2018-08-25

Today, 25 August, one AMDA coordinator departed from Okayama station on schedule to head towards Kansai International Airport. The coordinator is currently scheduled to arrive at the Indian capital of Delhi at 9:20pm the same day (Indian Standard Time). She will then hold a meeting with local cooperative bodies before heading to Trivandrum in Kerala State on 27 August.

Kerala State, India Flood Disaster Relief – Activity Report #1

Publication date:2018-08-24

In response to the flood disaster that hit Kerala State in India at the beginning of August, AMDA will dispatch a Coordinator (and qualified nurse in the U.S.) to Kochi in Kerala from AMDA Headquarter

Kerala State, India Flood: Collecting information and assessing the disaster area

Publication date:2018-08-23

In response to the flood disaster in Kerala State in southern India caused by seasonal monsoons near the beginning of August, AMDA began collecting disaster information and assessing the disaster area

AMDA Emergency Response Update #1 – Lombok Island, Indonesia Earthquake

Publication date:2018-08-16

On 5th August, a magnitude 7 earthquake hit East Lombok, Indonesia. Over ten days have now passed, and the damage caused has become clear. As of 10th August, the death toll had reached 321 and 270,000 people had been forced to evacuate their homes. Based on information from the 9th, more than 1000 people received serious injuries and are being treated by medical institutions. As authorities are still collecting information, these figures are likely to increase further.

AMDA Emergency Response #28 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-16

AMDA began its emergency response activities on 7th July in Soja City and on 11th July in Mabicho, Kurashiki City following the West Japan Torrential Rain disaster to provide emergency support to those affected. With the exception of its activities at Sono Community Center, which will continue until the end of the month, AMDA’s Emergency Response phase officially concluded on 15th August. The total number of dispatched personnel throughout this Emergency Response phase totalled 248 people, including those from all over Japan, and even from Mongolia. This figure also includes university student volunteers and medical personnel who helped provide medical and health support, acupuncture services, etc. at the evacuation centers and first-aid sites.

AMDA Emergency Response #27 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-09

The 8th of August was slightly cooler compared to the scorching weather which the whole country had been experiencing for the past few weeks. However, this could not be underestimated as the climate i

AMDA Emergency Response #26 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-08

More than one month has passed since the disaster began, and AMDA is now in the second month of its relief activities. After one month of conducting these activities, AMDA staff have seen some positive changes among the evacuees. For example, some have been able to find somewhere to live, either in new houses or with their families, and they now feel more at ease about the future. However, there are those who are still uncertain about the future, which is exacerbating stress levels.

Another Earthquake hit Lombok Island, Indonesia after just a week

Publication date:2018-08-07

On 5th August, a 7.0-Magnitude earthquake hit East Lombok, Indonesia. According to UN OCHA on 6th August, 82 people died and hundreds are missing.

AMDA Indonesia has dispatched the medical team to Lombok on 1st August after a 6.4-Magnitude earthquake hit Lombok on 29th July. For the following four days, the team has conducted the mobile clinic and distributed clothes to the affected people and balloons for the affected children from the earlier earthquake.

AMDA Emergency Response #25 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-03

While the temperatures have been topping 35 degrees C every day in Okayama, AMDA is working hard to provide relief for the victims of the torrential rain disaster in Soja City and Mabicho in Okayama.

AMDA Emergency Response #24 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-03

As of 31 July 2018, AMDA has been persistently working in three locations, namely, Sunwork Soja (Soja City), Mabi Community House Sono Branch (Mabicho) and Okada Elementary School (Mabicho).Activity r

AMDA Emergency Response #23 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-01

On 29 July 2018, fortunately the typhoon passed Soja City and Mabicho without causing any damage despite the secondary disaster was initially feared. Each evacuation shelter was well maintained d

AMDA Emergency Response #22 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-08-01

Due to the arrival of Typhoon Jongdari on 29 July, the evacuation order was issued in the morning in Mabicho and Soja City which were both heavily affected by the torrential rain that struck west

AMDA Emergency Response #21 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-29

Typhoon Jongdari is expected to strike Japan from the dawn of 29th July, with strong winds,

landslides, floods and overflowing rivers feared to cause damage once again.

On 28th July, AMDA continued its medical and health support activities for the evacuees at Okada Elementary School, Sunwork Soja, and at Mabi Community Center Sono Branch. AMDA also continued to dispatch personnel to the Mobile Clinic at Mabi Memorial Hospital and prepared its transition from the Mobile Clinic to a prefabricated temporary clinic.

AMDA Emergency Response #20 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-28

July 27th, 2018 Three weeks have passed since the disaster. AMDA continues to provide medical and health-related support for the victims of this calamity at Okada Elementary School, Sunwork Soja,

AMDA Emergency Response #19 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-27

As of 26 July 2018, while the acupuncture treatment has been up and running in Okada Elementary School (Mabicho), AMDA newly launched the same service in Sunwork Soja (Soja City) as well. It was initi

AMDA Emergency Response #18 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-27

As of 25 July 2018, AMDA’s relief teams have been working in three locations in Okayama, namely, Sunwork Soja (Soja City), Okada Elementary School (Mabicho) and Mabi Community House Sono Branch

AMDA Emergency Response #17 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-25

As of 24 July 2018, AMDA has been providing medical and health-related assistance in three locations, namely, Sunwork Soja (Soja City), Okada Elementary School (Mabicho), and Mabi Community House Sone

AMDA Emergency Response #16 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-25

The sweltering weather with the temperature rising above 35 degrees C has been troubling evacuees and relief workers in Soja City and Mabicho, the two hardest-hit locations in Okayama Prefecture.

AMDA Emergency Response #15 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-23

Since the disaster started, many volunteers from all over the country have been coming to Soja City and Mabi Town to provide their assistance in this difficult time.

On 21st July, AMDA continued to provide medical and health support at two evacuation shelters, and dispatched medical personnel to Mabi Memorial Hospital.

AMDA Emergency Response #14 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-23

On July 21st, AMDA continued to provide support to the

evacuees in Soja City and Mabi Town through the unbearable heat.
In addition, AMDA dispatched a lawyer to Okada Elementary School who provided legal advice, and doctors, nurses and coordinators to the newly-reopened Mabi Memorial Hospital, which was forced to close due to the flooding.
AMDA also received personnel support from Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, a registered member municipality of AMDA’s Platform for the Great Nankai Trough Disaster in Japan, and a support group known as Okayama Co-op.

Mobile clinic operation launched, West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-22

After an initial test run in the afternoon of the 18th, Mabi Memorial Hospital today began its operation of a mobile clinic vehicle.Kibi Medical Association and Mabi Memorial Hospital agreed to work t

AMDA Emergency Response #13 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-22

July 20th, 2018Two weeks have past since the torrential rain disaster in the Western Japan. AMDA continues to provide medical and health support at the evacuation centers for the victims in both

AMDA Emergency Response #12 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-20

Amidst the excessive heat where the average temperatures have been over 35 degrees C every day, AMDA is carrying on with its relief activities in Soja City and Mabicho in Okayama that were seriously a

AMDA Emergency Response #11 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-20

On 17 July 2018, AMDA’s four relief teams conducted the following activities in Soja City and Mabicho in Okayama Prefecture that were severely affected by the torrential downpours that struck we

AMDA Emergency Response #10 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-18

AMDA’s relief work in Soja City and Mabicho has been continued with five of its emergency relief teams up and running in four locations (as of 16 July 2018). Thanks to AMDA’s partner medic

AMDA Emergency Response #9 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-18

As of 16 July 2018, AMDA has been carrying out emergency relief activities in Soja City and Mabicho that were heavily affected by the torrential downpours that struck west Japan on 6 July. At the

AMDA Emergency Response #8 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-16

As of 14 July 2018, AMDA has carried out the following activities in Soja City and Mabicho that were heavily affected by the torrential downpours that struck west Japan last week.On the 13th and 14th,

AMDA Emergency Response #7 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-16

It has been just over one week since the torrential rain disaster started in west Japan. AMDA has been providing emergency medical relief at evacuation centers in Soja City and Mabicho, both in Okayam

AMDA Emergency Response #6 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-13

On 11th July 2018, AMDA supported the taxi service for the disabled people which has been run by Soja City. From Sunwork Soja (evacuation shelter) to nearby medical facilities, the service allows the

AMDA Emergency Response #5 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-13

On 10th July, two AMDA nurses provided a mobile medical consultation service at Sunwork Soja, an evacuation center in the hard-hit Soja city where 76 people have been seeking shelter. The team has bee

AMDA Emergency Response #4 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-11

On 9th July, it was decided that the evacuees in Soja City (including some who came from Mabi City – one

of the worst-hit areas in the region) should be transferred to evacuation centers with air conditioning. As there was no air conditioning at the Kibi Arena, where the AMDA medical team had previously been working, the Japanese summer heat was worsening evacuation conditions. Subsequently, the roughly 1000 evacuees at the Kibi Arena in Soja City were transferred across eight different evacuation sites in the area.

AMDA Emergency Response #3 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-10

In the morning of 8th July, the AMDA Team, in cooperation with affiliated medical institutions

and pharmacists, set up a first-aid station in the Kibi Arena, in Soja City (Okayama Prefecture), which is being used as an evacuation center. On 8th July, the medical team consisted of four doctors, six nurses, one physiotherapist, fourteen pharmacists, nine coordinators and five student volunteers (these figures include one nurse and three coordinators from AMDA Headquarters).

AMDA Emergency Response #2 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-09

A medical response team was sent to Soja City in Okayama Prefecture (not far from AMDA HQ) on 7th July in response to torrential downpours in West Japan. After visiting the Soja City Emergency Response Headquarters to gather information, the team went to the Kibi arena, one of the evacuation centers in Soja City.

AMDA Emergency Response #1 – West Japan Torrential Rain

Publication date:2018-07-07

In response to the torrential down pours in western and central Japan since 6 July, AMDA has dispatched a relief team to Soja City in Okayama, not far from AMDA Headquarters. The heavy rain has affected wide areas of the country’s west and central regions where floods and landslides have been occurring. In some places, residents are still waiting to be rescued in stranded homes.

Tripartite agreement with Down Syndrome Society of Bangladesh and the University of Dhaka

Publication date:2018-06-27

By Kazuko Taketani, Secretary General of AMDA Volunteer Center

On 22 January 2018, AMDA signed a tripartite agreement with Down Syndrome Society of Bangladesh and the Department of Communication Disorders, University of Dhaka. The agreement was established with an eye to have all parties collaboration in various fields including the research on Down syndrome and other disorders, rehabilitation, treatment and management, as well as disaster preparedness. The three parties are also expected to co-organize awareness program, technical exchange and trainings for capacity-building purposes.

AMDA Emergency Response - Osaka Earthquake

Publication date:2018-06-20

AMDA Emergency Response - Osaka Earthquake

At 07:58 on June 18th (Mon), a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit northern Osaka in central Japan. In response to this, AMDA dispatched two coordinators from AMDA Headquarters in Okayama at 13:00. Surrounded by Japanese media, the coordinators said that, as it might be necessary to provide emergency medical relief, and there is a possibility of more damage caused by aftershocks, they will go to Osaka to grasp the scale of the situation.

The two coordinators arrived in Osaka in the late afternoon and visited the disaster response headquarters in Takatsuki City and Ibaraki City. Both cities were hit hard by the earthquake. The team also visited Makami Community Center and Kawanishi Elementary school in Takatsuki City, which were both being used as evacuation shelters.

Activity Report #10: Rohingya Refugees Crisis: My motive to join the mission

Publication date:2018-06-19

by Ali Kadar, UNRWA

A Rohingya boy waiting for
medical treatment

In February 2018, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Doctor Ali Kadar conducted medical support at the AMDA clinic in the Rohingya refugee camp. Dr. Ali, formerly deputy commissioner of the UNRWA department of health, was born and raised as a Palestine refugee in UN refugee camps. Having experienced life in a refugee camp himself, supporting the Rohingya refugees was a special opportunity for him. The following is a report from Dr. Ali regarding his experience at the Rohingya refugee camp:

My first motive to join this mission comes from my personal understanding about the importance of the international humanitarian aid to a people in a dire situation. I myself was a Palestine refugee, born and raised in a camp established by the UN. Humanitarian aid from the international community has provided my family with medical care and food, and I was able to attend

Activity Report #9: Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Working with UNRWA Doctors

Publication date:2018-06-15

Harumi Oshitani, AMDA ER Network
Translated by Yuichiro Chikamochi

Feb 2018 Report

Dr. Ali, one of the UNRWA doctors,
providing medical support at the AMDA clinic (left),
and a Bangladeshi doctor

Medical Relief Operation for the Rohingya Refugees in Cox's Bazar with doctors from UNRWA

From 1st to 13th February 2018, AMDA dispatched a nurse, Harumi Oshitani, to provide medical support at the Rohingya refugee camp. Ms. Oshitani made the following report regarding her experiences working with two UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East) doctors who were also dispatched to the AMDA clinic:

The doctors from UNRWA were refugees themselves. They sought opportunities to study abroad and strived to become doctors under difficult circumstances.

AMDA signs MoUs with Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons in Bangladesh and Bangladesh Medical Association

Publication date:2018-06-14

Chiaki Hashimoto, AMDA Headquarters

Translated by Yuichiro Chikamochi

Bangladesh Medical Association

(20-21 January 2018) AMDA signed Memorandums of Understanding with both the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Bangladesh (SLSB) and the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) to cooperate in the fields of medical education, disaster preparedness, emergency medical relief and rehabilitation medicine. The agreement has a three-fold purpose, namely, 1) launching an exchange program pertaining to medical education and collaborative research, 2) to have SLSB and BMA participate in AMDA Multi-national Medical Mission and Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP), and 3) to seek other potential areas of cooperation.

Activity Report (April-May 2018): AMDA Food Program in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2018-06-13

By Ahrani Akbar Fachri (Malino, AMDA Indonesia)

【April】

At a supermarket in Makassar

In mid-April, I paid a visit to Malino’s Batulapisi district in South Sulawesi to monitor the AMDA Food Program, a program to promote (active) organic farming.
Before visiting the farm, I dropped by a local supermarket in Makassar, the provincial capital, to do a little research on how AMDA’s organic rice has been sold. One bag of rice was priced at 66,599 IDR (roughly 530 JPY or 4.80 USD) per two kilos.

Activity Report #8: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2018-06-11

May 2018 Report
AMDA's continued medical support for the Rohingya community

It has been roughly half a year since AMDA started its medical support at the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh in October 2017. Located in Camp 1W in the Kutupalong Expansion Site, with the exception of Fridays (a Holy day in Islam), AMDA's clinic continues to see an average of 120 patients over a five-hour period every day. The clinic's medical team consisting of nine members (two doctors, a midwife, an operations coordinator, four medical assistants and a Rohingya assistant) provides free medical treatment and medicine to those who need it. Currently, the majority of patients are treated for ailments such as diarrhea, coughs, fever and skin disease. However, due to a lack of medical machinery and technology available, more complicated cases which require medical tests are referred to a larger, local medical facility set up by UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency).

Activity Report #7: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2018-06-08

November 2017 Report
Starting medical support at the Rohingya refugee camp

AMDA started its medical support at the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh in October 2017. From August 2017, a substantial number of Rohingya people, believed to now be over one million, became displaced from their homes in Myanmar as a minority Muslim community. It has become a global humanitarian crisis. Due to such a large influx of people, the number has already reached far beyond the capacity of the facilities built for them so far. Furthermore, the number of displaced persons is continually increasing. Living in makeshift tents made from bamboo and plastic sheets with limited food, they have no choice but to live in conditions of very poor levels of sanitation. Acknowledging this situation, under the lead of AMDA Bangladesh, AMDA began its medical support activities at the Rohingya camp.

AMDA Damak Hospital Medical Superintendent “gives thanks and gives back”

Publication date:2018-06-06

AMDA Damak Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Nabin

Ms. Babita Kumari, a staff member of AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, India, recently traveled to Nepal to undergo maternal and child healthcare training at AMDA Damak Hospital, one of the three hospitals run by AMDA Nepal. We interviewed the hospital director Dr. Nabin to learn how the program went and how it all happened.

GUNZE, Japanese underwear manufacturer, donates products to expectant mothers in India

Publication date:2018-06-01

AMDA staff handing over GUNZE underwear

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Japanese garment manufacturer Gunze has been donating its quality underwear to expectant mothers in impoverished communities of Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar, India since November 2017.

As of 31st March 2018, 115 pairs of underwear have been provided to 57 women that are registered at AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya. The undergarments are prepared in various sizes taking account of women in different pregnancy stages.

Ms. Babita Kumari from APC undergoes training in Nepal

Publication date:2018-06-01

From 15 to 19 April 2018, Ms. Babita Kumari, a staff member of AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, India, went through a training program pertaining to maternal and infant care at AMDA Damak Hospital in Nepal. AMDA has been promoting technical exchange and training within 32 chapters around the globe. The following report was submitted by Ms. Kumari herself:

When Dr. Suganami visited APC in November 2017, I was asked if I wanted to receive training at AMDA Damak Hospital in the southeast of Nepal. With a capacity of 100 beds,

Health Education and Nutrition Program in Bihar, India

Publication date:2018-06-01

Perinatal Workshop

On 13 February 2018, 17 pregnant women attended a perinatal workshop at the AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, India. The workshop is held once a week for mothers-to-be and mothers who are registered at the clinic. After every workshop, nutritional meals are prepared using affordable, locally-sourced ingredients for their dietary education. While allowing them to enjoy the food, they can learn the recipes to try them at home.

The theme for the workshop this time was breastfeeding. A medical staff at APC explained the importance of it and why

Endoscopy Partnership in Mongolia

Publication date:2018-05-18

From March 15th to 26th 2018, Dr. Takushi Sato, professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of East Asia (also an invited professor of gastrointestinal medicine at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS)), visited the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences to collaborate endoscopic knowledge and techniques.

In Mongolia, there is a high rate of stomach cancer, and its death rate is second only to liver cancer. The Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, which plays a key role in the health of Mongolian citizens, sees roughly 1050 patients plus roughly 200 patients for upper and lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopic examinations per year, respectively. Three quarters of stomach cancer diagnoses are progressive, and are beyond endoscopic treatment. Therefore, the Mongolian Ministry of Health is planning to improve techniques in order to examine, diagnose and treat cancer from earlier stages.

Supporting the Rehabilitation of Disabled Victims in Nepal

Publication date:2018-05-02

Everyone is speaking up to create a better place
to live

Supporting the Rehabilitation of Disabled Victims in Nepal – Report 15
Now is our chance to develop welfare in the community

Nozomi Nishijima, Physiotherapist

As a part of AMDA`s activities to support disabled victims in Nepal, we have been visiting many of those with disabilities individually. Not just in the suburbs of Kathmandu, but also in remote locations undertaking home visits in the form of a mobile camp, joined by disability groups. As a part of the IDOBATA GAFU Program, while giving counselling to disabled individuals, we have also talked with neighbors about understanding disabilities.

Report from AMDA Medical Volunteer: Mayon Volcanic Eruption Medical Relief, Philippines

Publication date:2018-05-01

Ms.Elen at the Middle in a center row

Transcending medicine: A Caring hand for Cabangan
By: Divinagrace Elen, MD-MPA Class 2021
Bicol University College of Medicine

Another swipe on the misty screen of my phone made me turn again into the direction of the looming goddess before me, now with glowing red streams cascading ever so breathtakingly, outlining the magnificent cone and lifting its elegant shape against the shadows of the night. One more glance on the screen. It read a new announcement posted

Activity Report #6: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2018-04-27

Medical Relief Operation for the Rohingya Refugees in Cox's Bazar

Dr. Toru Yoneda, AMDA ER Network

Translated by Yuichiro Chikamochi

Upon arriving in Dhaka via Bangkok, on 14 December 2017, I entered Kutupalong Refugee Camp located in Cox’s Bazar in the south of Bangladesh. For six days that followed, I joined a local medical team from AMDA Bangladesh.

The ground team consisted of one leader, two doctors, one midwife, one pharmacist and three volunteers. The volunteers were mainly working as translators, however, they sometimes had to engage themselves in dispensing drugs or treating external wounds of the patients.

AMDA exchanges MOU with UNRWA

Publication date:2018-04-23

On 01 February 2018, AMDA exchanged an MOU with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for further collaboration in the field of humanitarian assistance.

UNRWA was established in 1949 as a relief and humanitarian support agency by the UN General Assembly Resolution in 1949. UNRWA has a mandate: “to carry out direct relief works programs for Palestinian refugees through delivery of vital services in education, health, relief, social services and microfinance”. UNRWA supports 5.6

2018 Endoscopy Training Program in Nepal

Publication date:2018-03-05

From 23 February to 4 March 2018, AMDA Board Member Dr. Takushi Sato from Japan conducted an endoscopy training program in Nepal.

As an acclaimed endoscopist, Dr. Sato has been holding a professorship at the Faculty of Medicine, University of East Asia in Japan. He has been a supervisor to the Department of Gastroenterology, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences in Mongolia as well.

The training program was held at Jhapa’s AMDA Damak

Report from AMDA Coordinator: Mayon Volcanic Eruption Medical Relief, Philippines

Publication date:2018-02-28

The following report was submitted by AMDA coordinator, Annie Nishi, who worked in Albay, Philippines, in response to the recent Mayon volcano disaster that struck the vicinity of the mountain in the

The First Twin Girls Born with the Support from AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Publication date:2018-02-26

The Mother with her Twin Baby Girls

The first twin AMDA baby girls were born on December 28th, 2017 since AMDA Peace Clinic (APC)* started to offer the medical service and advice for the pregnant and postpartum women in 2014.

When the mother visited our clinic for the first time in June, 2017 after being introduced by her neighbor, she was feeling nauseas, dizziness and weakness in addition to fever. Not only this time, but also she felt weak and sick at times due to malnourishment during her course of pregnancy. APC local nurse continued to visit her house for monitoring and gave her advice accordingly in addition to

AMDA Haiti Dental Mission 2018

Publication date:2018-02-16

On 03 February 2018, AMDA Haiti conducted its annual dental mission in Fond-des-Negres, Haiti for the people living in the vicinity. The patients came from nearby areas such as Aquin, Marseillan, Pemele, Saint Lous du Sud, Lacolline, Demustte, Didier, Lindor, and Riviere Sesche as well. Just as last year, it was held at Bethel Clinic run by the Salvation Army.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #2: Mt. Mayon Volcanic Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2018-02-14

In response to the ongoing Mt. Mayon eruption in the Philippines, AMDA conducted emergency relief in Camalig, Albay Province located approximately 500km south of Manila. After arriving in the capital

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Mt. Mayon Volcanic Eruption, Philippines

Publication date:2018-02-09

On 08 February 2018, AMDA Headquarters has dispatched one coordinator from Japan to the Philippines in response to Mt. Mayon volcanic eruption in Albay Province, South Luzon. The active volcano is lo

AMDA Activities in Rwanda 2017

Publication date:2018-01-31

Okayama Prefectural Government’s International Contribution Project for Local-to-Local Technical Transfer in RwandaAs part of Okayama Prefectural Government’s International Contribution Pr

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #2: Typhoon Vinta in the Philippines

Publication date:2018-01-31

Following Tropical Storm Kai-tak (Urduja), the heavy rain caused by Typhoon Tembin (Vinta) that hit the Philippines just before Christmas caused a heavy flood in Cagayan de Oro River (Southern Mindana

AMDA Activity Report #5: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2018-01-17

From 14-15 November 2017, a coordinator/nurse from AMDA Headquarters visited AMDA’s temporary clinic (AMDA Medical Camp) set at Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar where AMDA has jointl

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Typhoon Vinta in the Philippines

Publication date:2017-12-26

In response to the devastating typhoon that struck the whole island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on 22 December 2017, AMDA will be sending a team of relief personnel to Cagayan de Oro in the Province of　Misamis　Oriental. The torrential rain has caused the flooding of Cagayan River in the region, affecting the city located in the downstream area.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #2: Typhoon Urduja in the Philippines

Publication date:2017-12-26

Procuring and Preparing Relief Goods

Upon arrival in Manila, AMDA nurse discussed with our local partner and found that Biliran island located in the central part of the Philippines is the most affected island from the Typhoon. Thus, AMDA in collaboration with our local partners identified affected communities in Biliran to distribute our relief goods, then procured and repacked food items (instant noodles, coffee packs, fish and meat canned food, cookies with a water bottle) for approximately 700 households in Cebu on 22^nd of December.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Typhoon Urduja in the Philippines

Publication date:2017-12-20

On 16 December 2017, Typhoon Urduja, which landed on Samal, in the center of the Philippines, caused extensive damage to the area. According to the local coverage on 19 December, 41 deaths were report

2017 AMDA Mongolia project report

Publication date:2017-12-20

It has been 10 years since AMDA launched the project in Mongolia. This year, we conducted Mongolian projects eye-checkup and medical healthcare projects on the basis of GPSP from 30 August to 17 Septe

AMDA Activity Report #4: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2017-12-14

To tackle the growing number of Rohingya refugees seeking asylum in Bangladesh, AMDA Headquarters has launched a year-long relief initiative with AMDA Bangladesh and Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JBFH). In October, the joint team had already started providing free medical services in Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar. Despite there was no sign of infectious disease outbreak, dermatitis and STDs seemed to have been on the rise in accordance with the growing refugee population (a total of 640,000, according to UNOCHA (27/11/2017).)

AMDA Activity Report #3: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2017-11-15

In response to the influx of Rohingya refugees seeking asylum in the border areas of Bangladesh, AMDA Bangladesh and AMDA Headquarters have launched medical relief at Kutupalang refugee camp in Ukhia

AMDA Activity Report #2: Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2017-11-11

Medical Relief Operation for the Rohingya Refugees in Cox's Bazar Began

Since 25th August, some 604,000 people have crossed the border, having fled violence in Myanmar. his is in addition to the over 200,000 people who had sought safety in Cox’s Bazar following previous outbreaks of violence.

After the assessment, AMDA Bangladesh started a joint medical camp with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital and United Commercial Bank Limited to promote better health care services for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar on 22nd October.

AMDA Activity Report #1:Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Publication date:2017-10-20

In response to the plight of Rohingyas who have been fled from Myanmar, AMDA Bangladesh decided to launch medical relief in the refugee camps set at border towns. AMDA Bangladesh had been continuously monitoring the situation and they decided to take a concrete action against the worsening sanitary condition in the camps.

The influx of Rohingyas to Bangladesh has been peaking since late August where approximately 537,000 people have fled homes. Including the number of those who had already been staying in the country as refugees, it is estimated that, as a whole, approximately 800,000 Rohingyas are currently residing in Bangladesh. (UNOCHA stat. as of 16 Oct. 2017.)

AMDA Projects in Suripur, India

Publication date:2017-10-18

AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya (APC) has been providing various community health/social development services to the people of Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar since its launch in 2009. Since November 2016, AMDA has launched a primary healthcare initiative which is aimed at engaging local residents to improve their knowledge on health and promote their wellbeing despite living in destitute communities.

The projects in Suripur village (located in the vicinity) have been supported by Ms. Veda, a former APC staff who currently runs an elderly nursing home. AMDA has also helped provide meals to the elderly people staying at her facility.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #6: Earthquake in Central Mexico

Publication date:2017-10-06

On the morning of 27 September 2017, AMDA-Tenrikyo joint team visited an elementary school which was used as an evacuation center in La Novena Seccion, Juchitan, in Oaxaca Province. Though the security was tightened for burglary prevention, the team was admitted to the facility after negotiating with the facility representative. The evacuation center had housed about 50 people, however, at the time the team visited, 2/3 of them were either out for work or out clearing the debris from the quake. Still, AMDA nurse eagerly checked the evacuees' health conditions by testing blood sugar levels or taking their pulse. She also gave health guidance as well.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #5: Earthquake in Central Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-28

In the morning of 25th of September local time, the joint team of AMDA and Tenrikyo’s Branch office in Mexico headed to Juchitan, Oaxaca state from Mexico City. Based on the local information that diapers for both babies and adults, sanitary napkins and tarpaulins were in short, the team procured them in Salina Cruz, the closest city, in the afternoon, then moved to Juchitan in the evening.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #4: Earthquake in Central Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-27

On the morning of 24 September 2017, AMDA team comprising personnel from AMDA and Tenrikyo Mexico Office entered the state of Morelos to conduct a needs survey in four locations. Morelos is approximately 150 kilometers south of Mexico City, the capital.

The overall ground surveys revealed that much of the needs had already been fulfilled in Morelos (and Mexico City), hence, there seemed to be no need for emergency assistance.

Helping the refugees of Marawi turmoil in Mindanao, Philippines

Publication date:2017-09-26

AMDA Staff Handing Over Drwaing Kit to Children

According to the Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the armed conflict that has put Marawi in crisis since 23 May 2017 has generated 359,680 internally displaced persons[IDPs] (as of 30 August). Currently, the government has issued Martial Law until the end of December throughout Mindanao.

Having kept a close eye on the local situation from the onset of the strife, AMDA sent two personnel to the Philippines to discuss possible refugee assistance in late July. One of the two personnel was a Filipino national

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #3: Earthquake in Central Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-25

Medical Consultation offered
at an evacuation center in Mexico City

Upon arrival at Mexico City, AMDA nurse met with a local cooperator, Tenrikyo Mexico local office and had a meeting to share the local affect from the earthquake as well as to discuss about the plan. Our local cooperator office had a little physical damage from the earthquake. Electricity supply was resumed after 2days, however, water supply has been stopped still.

According to our local assessment in Mexico city conducted on 23rd, food and daily goods are supplied enough and evacuees have access to medical care at or around evacuation centers. Now, AMDA jointly with Tenrikyo Mexico

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #2: Earthquake in Central Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-22

In response to the catastrophic earthquake that hit central Mexico on 19 September, AMDA has sent a nurse/coordinator to Mexico City. After arriving in the capital on 22 September, the nurse is schedu

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Earthquake in Central Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-21

Central Mexico was hit by a massive earthquake with a magnitude 7.1 on 19th September around 1:14 pm local time. On 20th September in the midnight, National Civil Protection reports that 226

Activities at AMDA Peace Clinic, Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2017-09-20

Since 2009, AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya (APC) has been providing various community health services and social development assistance to the people in Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar, India.APC had in

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin: Floods in the northern Bangladesh

Publication date:2017-09-20

The torrential rain that struck South Asia in late August also caused severe floods in the north of Bangladesh which resulted in 114 deaths with approximately 7 million people being afflicted. A

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #5: Earthquake in Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-20

On 15 September, AMDA team successfully completed its relief work in Juchitan, Oaxaca, the hardest-hit location in Mexico’s southwest.To support a local counterpart which had been providin

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #4: Earthquake in Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-15

Seven days have passed since the quake hit Mexico, AMDA team has been providing medical assistance in Juchitan, Oaxaca, the hardest-hit area.

A local resident said, “There has been aftershocks ever since the day the quake struck. At night, we have been forced to sleep on the road outside because we feel scared to stay inside the building. Water, electricity and gas were temporarily cut, but now they are recovered. Food prices have been stable as well. There are more buildings destroyed in the central part of the city. It’s somewhat

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #3: Earthquake in Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-14

On September 8th 2017 in Japan time, a magnitude of 8.1 earthquake hit Mexico, and its epicenter was in the Pacific. AMDA decided to dispatch a doctor and a nurse from Japan and they arrived in Mexico on September 11th local time. Upon arrival, they met a local coordinator and Tenrikyo Mexico members for sharing local information regarding the affected areas. AMDA team and two members from Tenrikyo Mexico flew to Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca which is close to Juchitan, one of the affected area after securing goods and medicine Mexico City on September 12th.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #2: Earthquake in Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-14

On 11 September, one doctor and one nurse/coordinator from AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan, arrived in Mexico City to discuss possible relief measures with local collaborators. Upon arrival, they had a meeting with a coordinator as well as the staff from Tenrikyo’s Branch Office in Mexico.

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AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Earthquake in Mexico

Publication date:2017-09-11

On 8th September 2017 in Japan time, a massive earthquake with a magnitude 8.1 hit Mexico. The epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean, 1000km southeast of the capital. The states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Tabasco, the south of this country, are located closest to the earthquake’s epicenter. At least 65 people were killed and among them, 45 people were killed in Oaxaca State according to President Enrique Pena Nieto as of 9th September (local time).

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #2: Floods in Bihar, India

Publication date:2017-09-06

On 01 September 2017, AMDA’s joint relief team that departed Gaya College in Gaya, Bihar, arrived in the north of the state which has been severely af

fected by the flood. The team provided food supplies and daily goods to three villages in Ganga Bandh District, Samastipur. 300 families received a set of relief goods containing bread, jam, cookies, rice, sweets, as well as soap and buckets. Also among the items were candles and box matches for the ongoing power outage.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Floods in Nepal

Publication date:2017-09-01

The torrential rain since the early August has caused floods and landslides in the southern part of Nepal (Terai plains) which has left substantial damage to the area. The Interior Ministry of Nepal a

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #1: Floods in Bihar, India

Publication date:2017-09-01

On 01 September 2017, AMDA will be conducting aid assistance in response to the flood disaster in the state of Bihar, North India. The joint team of relief personnel from AMDA Japan, Gaya College and

AMDA Bore Well Construction Project in Suripur, India

Publication date:2017-08-18

Since its launch in 2009, AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya, India has fulfilled the health-related needs in the State of Bihar which is known to be one of the most impoverished regions in the count

AMDA Emergency Relief: Leyte Earthquake Medical Relief, Philippines

Publication date:2017-08-01

A mag. 6.5 quake that struck Leyte’s western region on the early morning of 06 July displaced 59 households (197 people) which forced them to evacuate to emergency tents, Leyte Medical Society reported. On 28 July, AMDA team entered Kananga district in the town of Hiluctogan to organize emergency relief in cooperation with the said society.

Kyushu Heavy Rain Disaster (Japan) - 2-3

Publication date:2017-07-12

AMDA’s joint relief team with Soja City Government (AMDA’s longtime collaborator) withdrew from Asakura City (Fukuoka) after completing the mission on 09 July 2017. Asakura was

Kyushu Heavy Rain Disaster (Japan) - 1

Publication date:2017-07-07

In response to the heavy rain that struck the Kyushu region in the southwest Japan, on 06 July AMDA dispatched an emergency relief team to Asakura City in Fukuoka Prefecture.The downpours

Monsoon Flood Disaster in Sri Lanka - 4

Publication date:2017-06-14

From 26 May 2017, AMDA Sri Lanka conducted disaster relief to help the victims of floods and landslides triggered by the relentless rain that struck Sri Lanka’s southwest. Relief personnel from AMDA Japan joined the ground team on 07 June to work in Ratnapura and Kalutara.

On 09 June, the team comprising AMDA personnel and local community nurses visited Paradola, a village 100km southeast of Colombo.

Monsoon Flood Disaster in Sri Lanka - 3

Publication date:2017-06-09

AMDA’s joint relief team, comprising personnel from AMDA Sri Lanka, St. John Ambulance and AMDA Japan, has been working hard to help the people afflicted by the recent flood and landslide disaster in Sri Lanka. The monsoon downpours from late May have caused extensive damage in Sri Lanka’s southwest, where AMDA and its affiliates have conducted a range of aid activities including the provision of relief supplies and free medical treatment.

Monsoon Flood Disaster in Sri Lanka - 2

Publication date:2017-06-09

The torrential monsoon rain which struck Sri Lanka’s southwest late last month has caused floods and landslides in the region, leaving 213 dead, 150 injured and 79 missing. The number of buildings damaged by the disaster has topped 20,000 and more than 600,000 people have been directly or indirectly affected (Sri Lanka Disaster Management Center [DMC] as of 05 June 2017.)

Monsoon Flood Disaster in Sri Lanka - 1

Publication date:2017-05-30

Monsoon led to country's worst torrential rains in 14 years, which brought severe flooding across southwestern portions of Sri Lanka triggered many landslides across the region. According to the Disaster Management Center (DMC), the dire situation has resulted in the deaths of at least 169 people and as many as 112 people are still missing. More than 100,000 people are displaced and almost hald a million people have been affected by the flooding. The death toll is expected to rise, as authorities battle to rescue those still stranded and warn of the possibility of crocodile attacks.

Pakistan Home Health Education Programme for Premarital Girls in Pakistan：Mid-term Assessment Report

Publication date:2017-05-18

How it started:

Pakistan Home Health Education Programme for Premarital Girls is a collaborative effort between AMDA and National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), a prominent Pakistani NGO known for its rural capacity-building initiatives in Pakistan. The program was prompted after AMDA conducted the first survey in the country’s remote areas in September 2013 prior to the health project.

AMDA-TaiwanIHA Joint-Medical-Mission for Free Cleft Lip & Palate Operation in Indonesia

Publication date:2017-05-17

Once again, for the third year in a row, AMDA International teamed up with it`s long time trusting partner TaiwanIHA (Taiwan International Health Action), to conduct Cleft Palate and reconstructive su

Garbage Dump Disaster Relief in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2017-04-26

On the 14^th of April 2017, on the day of Sinhala and Tamil (two ethnic groups in Sri Lanka) New Year day, section of a Garbage fill/dump in Meethotamulla, a suburban city adjoining the capital Colombo, collapsed affecting around 1800 people. According to the Disaster Management Center (DMC), 30 deaths, 8 missing persons and 11 injuries were reported. The injured were hospitalized and 980 people from 228 families were displaced and relocated to safer location. About 200 houses were damaged and 60 houses were completely damaged. Along with DMC Army, Navy and Air force as well as Police provided immediate relief to the affected.

Embassy of Japan in Peru put an article on AMDA visit on their website

Publication date:2017-04-14

AMDA Peru and Japan Medical team made a courtesy call to Ambassador Kabutan at Embassy of Japan in Lima, Peru, and the embassy put an article on AMDA visit on their website below. Also, local newspaper introduced AMDA activity and our visit to Japan Embassy in Lima, Peru.

Please visit their website.

(Japanese) http://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/00_000431.html
(Spanish) http://www.pe.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/00_000432.html

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #9: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-04-13

On April 10th local time, AMDA jointly provided medical service to the affected people with SES (Socios En Salud) under a tent in a park in Piura Region. Three doctors of the joint team saw 95 patients in the morning. Major symptoms seen among patients were muscle ache, joint pain, and headache.

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #8: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-04-12

The joint team comprising AMDA and a local organization, Socios En Salud (Partners in Health) has been conducting relief activities for the flood-affected people in Peru since April 4th, 2017.

On April 9th, the joint team went to a school in Batanes of Morropón Province, Piura Region and offered medical services to the afflicted. On the way there, the bus needed to go forward blindly as road was still under the water. Then, the team reached the destination by boat and on foot.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #6-7: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-04-11

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #6-7: Peru Flood Disaster

AMDA in collaboration with local counterpart in Peru, Socios en Salud (Partner in Health) has been supporting the flood affected people in Lima and its suburbs.

06 April, 2017

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #4-5: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-04-07

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin #4-5: Peru Flood Disaster

In response to the floods and mudslides that have struck Peru since last month, AMDA has carried out emergency relief with its Peruvian counterpart, Socios en Salud (Partners in Health) in the suburbs of Lima, the capital.

04 April 2017

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #3: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-04-05

According to the report from AMDA personnel (one doctor and one coordinator) who arrived in Lima on 02 April, there seemed to have been no damage caused by the flood around the airport and the central part of the city.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-03-31

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Peru Flood Disaster

In response to the floods and mudslides that have struck Peru since last month, AMDA will be sending two relief personnel (one doctor, one coordinator) to Lima, the capital, from its Headquarters in Japan. The two will be arriving in Peru on 02 April.

Torrential downpours since last month have caused extensive damage around the country which have affected 797,789 people as a whole.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Peru Flood Disaster

Publication date:2017-03-22

On 21 March 2017, AMDA Peru consulted AMDA Headquarters in Japan on sending relief personnel for the recent flood and mudslide disaster in Peru. In Peru, heavy downpours have been continuing intermittently because of the El Nino effect caused by the rise in the sea surface temperature since last month.

According to Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia Nacional (COEN), a torrential rain has caused floods and mudslides around the country for the past few weeks which left 75 people dead and 20 people missing.

AMDA-Haiti Conducts 6th Annual Free Dental Clinic

Publication date:2017-02-20

AMDA Haiti conducted it`s annual free dental clinic once again at the Bethel Clinic of the Salvation Army Hospital in Fond-des-Negres, Haiti. A total of 9 members, including the chapter chairperson Dr. Frederic (dentist), from AMDA Haiti successfully conducted the 2 days clinic on the 10^th and 11^th of February. AMDA Haiti has been collaborating with Bethel Clinic to conduct these missions since 2010, yearly, with the support from AMDA Japan.

AMDA International Conference for Asia Chapters 2016

Publication date:2017-01-24

AMDA International Conference for Asia Chapters, attended by AMDA chairpersons and partners from Asia region, was convened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for two days during 1-2 December 2016. In total, 29 delegates from 12 different countries were present at the meeting.

The primary focus of the conference was `Mission of Sogo-Fujo` which is an expanded version of AMDA’s global networking for the future.

Emergency Relief in Catanduanes, Philippines

Publication date:2017-01-18

On 25 December 2016, Typhoon Nock-ten which initially landed on Catanduanes Island in the southeast of Luzon, Philippines, took its course to the greater Albay Province to cause extensive damage.

Soon after the typhoon passed, AMDA started to closely monitor the local condition by keeping in touch with its regional counterpart, Dr. Gloria Mercado who is one of the key figures for AMDA`s Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP) program and currently serves as Deputy Cabinet Secretary at the Office of the Cabinet Secretary of the Philippines and Executive Director of the Performance and Projects Monitoring Office.

Flashflood Disaster in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia II

Publication date:2017-01-04

As we reported earlier in our report AMDA Indonesia dispatched two doctors to the flash flood affected area in Bima, NTB. Before departing Makassar on the 28^th of December, the team prepared logistics such as medicine, medical tools and daily necessities for the team of two, namely Dr. Indra Sukmana Putra and Dr. Hendra Salim.

Flashflood Disaster in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia 1

Publication date:2016-12-28

Cyclone Yvette in the Indian Ocean caused hours of heavy rainfall on the 21st and 23rd of December. The downpour caused a flashflood that swept through most of the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Accor

AMDA Emergency Relief for Sumatra Earthquake 04: Report of AMDA Indonesia team from Pidie, Aceh

Publication date:2016-12-27

Situation Analysis
December 7, 2016 at 05:03 WIB a strong earthquake with a magnitude 6.5 hit the Aceh province in Sumatra Island of Indonesia. The shock was reported to be at a depth of 8.2 km and the epicenter was located near the village of Reuleut in Pidie-Jaya regency. It is located about 164km (102mile) southeast of the province's capital, Banda Aceh. At least 102 people died in the quake, with at least 1,000 people injured and many more were forced to evacuate.
The earthquake struck early morning while many people were still asleep or preparing for Morning Prayer.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Sumatra Earthquake 03

Publication date:2016-12-14

According to the National Agency for Disaster Management the latest death toll stands at 102 with more than 500 injured, about 125 of them sustained serious injuries. More than 150 houses and 100s of buildings including around 14 Mosques were damaged due to the strong earthquake.

As per the local report the hospital in Pidie Jaya was overcrowded and thus hospital medical teams were transferring some survivors to the neighboring town of Sigli. Sigli is the capital city of neighboring region of Pidie and located about 19km from the epicenter.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Sumatra Earthquake 01-02

Publication date:2016-12-09

According to United States Geological Survey [USGS], magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit Aceh in Indonesia on December 7th at 5:03am local time. While more than 90 deaths have been confirmed with hundreds be

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-08

Publication date:2016-10-31

Report on AMDA’s Haiti Hurricane Relief #8
(19 October-3 November 2016)

■19 October 2016:
After AMDA’s second batch of Japanese relief personnel (one nurse and one coordinator) returned to Japan, the joint relief team of AMDA Haiti-Japan continued to work in Centre Sante de Moron in Moron City located in the west.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-07

Publication date:2016-10-25

On October 18th, AMDA Haiti and AMDA Japan team participated in WHO Health Cluster meeting and presented AMDA team’s medical activities at Sentre Sante de Moron hospital.

After the meeting, the joint team moved to Moron and continued medical activities. AMDA nurse provided education and information session on how to control Cholera infection to hospital staff and patients’ families. AMDA doctors with local hospital staff has been providing medical care to Cholera patients as well as patients with other complaints. One male patient came in with an external injury on dorsum of his right foot and medically cared by AMDA doctor from Japan. On the 18th, 29 patients were hospitalized and 27 of them were diagnosed with Cholera. The team saw the gradual increase of cholera patients compared to yesterday.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-06

Publication date:2016-10-19

At the meeting with the coordinator for Cholera preventive measures from the Ministry of Health, Haiti, on October 17th, AMDA team was referred to Sentre Sante de Moron hospital in Moron, one hour and half away from Jeremie City, for medical activity.

In this hospital, 19 patients were hospitalized and most of them are Cholera patients. Two new Cholera patients were admitted to the hospital. However, there were neither medications nor personal protective gears were available at the hospital. Thus, hospital staff and AMDA team used medications and goods they purchased in Port Au Prince a few days ago.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-05

Publication date:2016-10-18

In response to the local assessment and on local request, AMDA decided to dispatch a second medical team of three, composed of a medical doctor, a nurse and a coordinator from Japan. AMDA`s 2nd team left Japan on 14th October and one member arrived in Haiti on 15th of October and another two members arrived on the morning of October 16th.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-04

Publication date:2016-10-17

After the joint team of AMDA Haiti, NPO TMAT and AMDA conducted relief activities in the affected area in Jeremie, they came back to Port au Prince and AMDA received the local report today.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-03

Publication date:2016-10-12

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After AMDA and TMAT (a Japanese NGO) collaborative team from Japan arrived in Haiti on October 9th, the team met and had a meeting with AMDA Haiti to share local information and to talk about their plan on emergency relief. According to AMDA coordinator, he does not see much damage or any disturbance from the hurricane in the central part of Port-au-Prince. Thus, AMDA Haiti and the team could purchase medications (NSAIDS, Antibiotics, Ointment, gloves and others) without any problem.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-02

Publication date:2016-10-08

After a local press meeting at AMDA Okayama office, AMDA coordinator has left Okayama train station at 10:07 in the morning. He will fly to Haiti from Narita Airport in Tokyo in the evening. According

AMDA Emergency Relief for Hurricane Matthew (Haiti)-01

Publication date:2016-10-07

In response to the massive Hurricane Matthew that struck the Caribbean region, AMDA has decided to send one emergency relief coordinator to Haiti. The storm reached the country at 7:00 AM local time o

2016 AMDA Ophthalmologic Mission in Mongolia

Publication date:2016-09-23

For the last six years, AMDA’s ophthalmologic project in Mongolia has been one of its most viable initiatives to date. Hoping to provide better eye-care for the people in Mongolia, the project p

Follow-up: AMDA's Second Mission for Sri Lankan Flood Disaster

Publication date:2016-08-30

The torrential rain due to the tropical storm that occurred in May swept through a large part of Sri Lanka. The rain caused floods and landslides around the country, leaving more than 300,000 people affected with over 200 deaths. In response to this calamity, AMDA Headquarters sent a coordinator in June to launch emergency relief with AMDA Sri Lanka, St. John Ambulance Sri Lanka and a local Lions Club. The joint relief team provided aid supplies and medical assistance to local schools and a temple in two hard-hit villages of Malwana and Kolonnawa in the outskirt of Colombo. The relief work was funded by Rissho-Kosei-kai’s Donate-A-Meal Movement, a movement dedicated to peace building around the world.

Kumamoto earthquake: Nepali dumplings in the summer festival

Publication date:2016-08-17

Kumomoto was stuck by two devastating earthquake within a week, 6.5 magnitude on 14th and 7.3 magnitude on April 16th 2016 and followed by many aftershock for months.
The disaster killed 49 people and thousands of people lost their houses and more than 180,000 people were affected by the earthquake.
AMDA staff and director of GPSP support Bureau, Ms. Tae Namba was born and brought up in Mashiki-machi, Kumomoto which was the epicenter of this earthquake.

2016 AMDA Peace Building Programme in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2016-08-17

AMDA Peace Building Programme was initially started, having the history of 26-year ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka as a background. At the time of civil strife, both the Sinhalese and the Tamils hardly had any interaction or communication with each other, and the society was literally split into two.

AMDA-Suganami Scholarship for Sri Lankan Students

Publication date:2016-07-05

The Suganami Family Foundation has been providing financial help to medical students in Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Turkey, Mongolia and Sri Lanka in the form of SUGANAMI Scholarships under the g

AMDA's Second Mission for Sri Lankan Flood Disaster

Publication date:2016-06-24

In mid May, most part of Sri Lanka went through severe flooding and landslides. Several days of incessant rain caused extensive flood in many parts including Colombo. More than 100 people died and more than 250,000 people were affected around the country.

As the second stage of relief activities, AMDA International joined AMDA Sri Lanka and Ministry of Health to conducted a free medical and relief mission in the Kolonnawa village. Kolonnawa is a low-lying area in the outskirts of Colombo inhabited by all three ethnic groups of Sri Lanka Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim. The area was inundated during the flood in May. People experienced property damage and loss along with severe living conditions during the flood and according to the head priest from the local Buddhist temple the area hardly received any help from outside. This much-needed mission was made possible with the generous and timely support from Rissho Kosei-kai`s “Donate-a-Meal Fund for Peace” movement.

AMDA Relief Mission for Sri Lankan Flood and Landslides

Publication date:2016-06-13

In mid May, a low-pressure zone above Sri Lanka caused heavy rainfall all over the country and forced the water level in most of major rivers in the country to rise, especially, in the western and central province. Several days of incessant rain caused flood in many parts of the country such as Colombo, Katunayake, Ratmalana, Mannar, and Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Kegalle, Nuwaraeliya, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Kandy Puttalam, Batticaloa and Anuradhapura.

As of end of May more than 100 people died and many more are still missing. According to the local officials, heavy flood and landslide affected more than 250,000 people around the country.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 22

Publication date:2016-06-10

While schools have already restarted in Mashiki-machi, Kumamoto, the number of evacuees at Hiroyasu Elementary School has declined to 157 from 800-plus at its peak. Nevertheless, still 136 p

Visit to Siddhara Children and Women Hospital

Publication date:2016-05-30

On 9 March in 2016, we, 3 professors and 7 students of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, visited at Siddhara Children and Women Hospital (SCWH) established by AMDA (Association of Medical Doctors i

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin: Ecuador Earthquake 6

Publication date:2016-05-27

While it has been more than a month since the massive quake hit Ecuador on April 16th, AMDA has shifted the focus of its activities from emergency relief to rehabilitation assistance. As of

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 21

Publication date:2016-05-25

AMDA’s coordinator (also a board member), who was happened to be from the town of Mashiki-machi, withdrew from AMDA’s activity site (Hiroyasu Elementary School) after a month-stint.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 19~20 (Summary)

Publication date:2016-05-20

Even after a month since the catastrophic earthquake hit Kumamoto, still more than 10,000 people have been forced to seek refuge in evacuation shelters. Accordingly, the pressing issue for now is to c

Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Project in Indonesia

Publication date:2016-05-18

For the second time in a row, AMDA International teamed up with its long-time partner Taiwan International Health Action (TaiwanIHA) to conduct Cleft Palate and reconstructive surgery free of charge in the Pare-pare and Barru districts of Eastern Sulawesi. AMDA was able to conduct the three day-long mission due to the extensive local network that AMDA-Indonesia has in the region.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 18

Publication date:2016-05-13

While it has been almost one month since the evacuation life has started in Mashiki-machi’s Hiroyasu Elementary School (AMDA’s activity base), some of those who were relocated to the

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 16~17 (Summary)

Publication date:2016-05-11

On May 9th, the schools resumed classes after 25 days from the day the earthquake struck Kumamoto. 138 evacuees at Hiroyasu Elementary School (AMDA’s activity base) in Mashiki-machi

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 14~15 (Summary)

Publication date:2016-05-06

Due to the decline in emergency medical needs at AMDA’s activity base (Hiroyasu Elementary School) in Mashiki-machi, AMDA’s medical assistance is entering the secondary stage where acupunc

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 13

Publication date:2016-05-01

AMDA team has been working at both Hiroyasu Elementary School in Mashiki-machi (the initial activity hub) as well as the temporary healthcare room set up on April 27th at Mashiki-machi Athletic Comple

AMDA Emergency Relief Bulletin: Ecuador Earthquake 5

Publication date:2016-05-01

Two weeks have passed since the devastating earthquake struck Ecuador on April 16th. The daily life in Pedernales, Manabi Province, located in the northwestern coastal region, has somewhat regained no

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 12

Publication date:2016-04-29

As of April 27th, there are two doctors and five nurses working at AMDA’s activity base, a local elementary school (Hiroyasu Elementary School) in Mashiki-machi, Kumamoto, the hardest-hit disast

AMDA Emergency Relief for Ecuador Earthquake 4

Publication date:2016-04-27

On April 24th, AMDA-USFQ (Universidad San Francisco de Quito) joint relief team headed to Pedernales in Manabi Province located in the coastal region in northwest. According to AMDA

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 11

Publication date:2016-04-27

Some of the local shops, clinics and pharmacies around AMDA’s activity base (Hiroyasu Elementary School) in Mashiki-machi have resumed business as usual. On April 25th, the total number of patie

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 8~10 (Summary)

Publication date:2016-04-26

11 days have passed since AMDA started providing medical assistance at a local elementary school (Hiroyasu Elementary School) in Mashiki-machi, Kumamoto, the hardest-hit disaster site. On A

AMDA Emergency Relief for Ecuador Earthquake 3

Publication date:2016-04-26

On April 23rd, AMDA’s disaster relief coordinator, Nithian Veeravagu, arrived in Quito, Ecuador, and joined with the medical team from Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in tackling the c

AMDA Emergency Relief for Ecuador Earthquake 2

Publication date:2016-04-22

In response to the massive earthquake (mag.7.8) that struck Ecuador on April 17th, AMDA has decided to conduct medical relief in the disaster-stricken area.On April 23rd, AMDA will be sending&nbs

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 7

Publication date:2016-04-22

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 7 Since April 20th, AMDA has been fully in charge of running a mobile medical clinic at a local elementary school (Hiroyasu Elementary School)

AMDA Emergency Relief for Ecuador Earthquake 1

Publication date:2016-04-20

AMDA Emergency Relief for Ecuador Earthquake 1 In response to the massive earthquake (mag.7.8) that struck Ecuador on April 17th, AMDA has decided to conduct medical relief in the disaster-

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 6

Publication date:2016-04-20

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 6 On April 19th, the first team of AMDA's medical personnel (one doctor, two nurses and one coordinator) completed its mission in Mashiki-machi.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 5

Publication date:2016-04-19

The second medical team who left Okayama on April 17th arrived in Mashiki-machi via Fukuoka. The road to the disaster-stricken area from the nearest expressway interchange was packed with cars. It too

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 2

Publication date:2016-04-19

City of Soja and AMDA Joint Emergency Relief Mission for the Victims of Kumamoto EarthquakeResponding to the Kumamoto Earthquake, City of Soja and AMDA joint emergency relief team left Okayama on Apri

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 4

Publication date:2016-04-18

AMDA team started medical service at Hiroyasu Elementary School at 8:30 am of April 17th. Total number of patients counted 52. Among them, some of the major symptoms were constipation and common cold.

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 3

Publication date:2016-04-18

City of Soja and AMDA joint team continues the work in the disaster stricken town of Mashiki. The town’s Emergency Operation Center was set up at Community Health and Welfare Center. Some of the

AMDA Emergency Relief for Kumamoto Earthquake 1

Publication date:2016-04-15

An earthquake with a magnitude 6.4 on scale hit Kumamoto prefecture of Kyushu region in Japan at 9:26pm on April 14th, 2016. Many affected people fled out of their houses after experiencing major afte

AMDA Peace Clinic Activity - Story of Sunaina Devi

Publication date:2016-03-29

My name is Babita Kumari Thakur. I am the nurse at AMDA Peace clinic (APC) in Bodh-Gaya. Mastipur and Piparpati are two communities in Bodh-Gaya and I am taking care of the pregnant ladies of these tw

First GPSP Conference Held in the Philippines

Publication date:2016-03-29

Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace, in short GPSP, held it`s first official and international conference from March 10-12 at the Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Center in Tagay

Sixth Dental Mission (2010 Haiti Earthquake Reconstruction Activity)

Publication date:2016-02-15

AMDA-Haiti Conducts Dental Missions

Continuing the tradition of caring for the affected, AMDA still conducts regular medical activities in Haiti, even long after the massive Haiti- Earthquake in 2010.
On 30th January 2016, AMDA Haiti conducted its 6th dental mission at the Salvation Army Hospital in Fonds-des-Negres. AMDA has been supporting survivors of 2010 Great Haiti Earthquake by providing various projects such as;
i. Year-long prosthesis project where AMDA appointed and based a Japanese Prosthetic technician in Haiti to produce and provide prosthesis to the people affected by the disaster

APC Starts Free and Regular Dental Clinic in Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2016-02-01

AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya, India has been providing various community health and social development services to the people of Bodhgaya, especially in Mastipur area, since its inception in 2009. APC conducted its first free dental clinic on Saturday the 30^th of January. The free service to the community will be provided regularly as a monthly clinic. This program is being implemented as part of AMDA`s comprehensive Primary Health Care program for the community in Bodhgaya. APC has been providing regular Mother and Childcare services since October 2015 under the same program free of charge.

Relief Activity for Typhoon Melor - III

Publication date:2015-12-30

AMDA continued its relief activities for the Typhoon Melor disaster in collaboration with our local partner DAP (Development Academy of the Philippines). On the 29^th of Dec. they conducted mobile clinic, food and cloths distribution at barangay Zone1 in Victoria province.

The team comprised of 2 doctors, one nurse, and 7 volunteers from DAP and AMDA. They started the clinic at 8am and completed at about 18:00 consulting and providing services to more than 350 patients. There were 168 adults and 187 children with a total combinatioan of 128 male

Delivery of Farm-Produce Harvested from AMDA Food Program

Publication date:2015-12-28

Since 2012, AMDA staff have been making courtesy visits to the diplomatic offices in Japan to hand over agricultural produces (organic rice and rice cake-‘mochi’) harvested from AMDA Notoro farm and Shinjo village. This year, AMDA sent the organic produces to about 13 Embassies and Consulates in Tokyo and Osaka and reported the progress on AMDA Food Program in Shinjo village during courtesy visits to some of the Embassies.

During the visit to the Embassy of Indonesia in December 2015, the head of agriculture, Mr. Dadeng Gunawan explained the domestic situation in Indonesia:

Relief Activity for Typhoon Melor - II

Publication date:2015-12-25

AMDA nurse finally reached the flood-affected area of Northern Samar on the 23rd early morning. After meeting with AMDA local contact on her arrival at Catarman she moved to Victoria in Northern Samar. On the way to Victoria they purchased some of the relief goods such as 2000 packs dry noodle packs and 2000 cans of sardines.

With the help of AMDA`s partners and local people they packed the relief items into 2000 individual packs for easy delivery. Each house-hold will receive 1kg dry-noodle pack and a 425g-can of sardine. A total of 2000 packs will be distributed to the affected in 16 barangays in municipality of Victoria in Northern Samar.

A Brand New Start for Minamisanriku Hospital in Tohoku

Publication date:2015-12-24

The Great East Japan Earthquake followed by a massive Tsunami killed about 16,000 people and caused massive damage to the Minamisanriku hospital in Miyagi prefecture, Tohoku region. More than 4 years have passed since the great earthquake, and now Minamisanriku hospital made a new start as ‘Minamisanriku Hospital and Comprehensive Care Center’ on 14th December, 2015

After the initial emergency relief activities were over, as part of reconstruction phase, AMDA continued to support temporal Minamisanriku Clinic and Shizukawa Hospital

Relief Activity for Typhoon Melor - I

Publication date:2015-12-21

On 14th of December 2015, typhoon Melor made its first landfall in Northern Samar. Fearsome winds and heavy rain continued for a few days and caused extensive damages to several provinces of the Phili

Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace Soul and Medicine Program (GPSP-SMP) in Makassar, Indonesia

Publication date:2015-12-18

AMDA conducted its Soul and Medicine Program (SMP) under the Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP) in Makassar Indonesia on 18^th of November 2015. This year marks the 70^th anniversary of the end of World War II. Participants included Head of Office of the Consular office of Japan in Makassar, Japanese priests from the “Rinzai-zen” Buddhism , volunteers and staff of HQ-Japan, local representative priests from each religion of faith, namely Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. They all prayed together for the victims of war.

Follow-up Activities for Typhoon KOPPU in the Philippines

Publication date:2015-12-16

After it’s landfall in the central Luzon region on 18th of October 2015, typhoon KOPPU caused 48 fatalities, 83 injured, and 4 missing, and over 3,000,000 people have been affected (Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council [NDRRMC] on 3rd November). Upon receiving a request of assistance from our local partner in Pangasinan, on 21st of October, AMDA decided to conduct emergency relief activity for the affected people, and subsequently the AMDA nurse was dispatched to municipality of Lingayen, Pangasinan, located 200km north

GPSP Soul and Medicine Programme in Tacloban, Philippines

Publication date:2015-12-15

GPSP Soul and Medicine Programme was started as “AMDA Soul and Medicine Programme” in the Philippines in the year of 2000. During this programme, generally, people with different religion of faith from the host/local country and Japan come together to pay their respect to all those who were lost during World War II as well as during natural disasters.

Under the new movement of Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP), on 1st of December 2015, GPSP Soul and Medicine Programme was held in Barangay San

AMDA Peace Clinic completes Six Successful Years

Publication date:2015-12-07

On 20 November 2015, the ceremony to celebrate the 6th anniversary of AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya in Bihar State, India, was held at Isshin-ji Temple. APC has been running along side with Isshinji Temple since its inauguration in 2009 under the trust “SaijoInarisan Boddai Isshiji Trust”.

In August 2014, the APC started with new service of Maternal and Child Care. In total there are 72 registered

Disaster-Response Training program for Nepal TV Crew in Japan 3

Publication date:2015-12-04

Throughout this training program in Japan, Nepal TV crew saw, learnt and inspired by efforts of different people related to disaster management especially from a Mass media point of view. The crew will report their learning in Japan to Image Channel, and would like to organize a lecture for the staff to improve their awareness on disaster prevention. They also promised to work on raising awareness of disaster prevention among general population in Nepal through their TV programs.

Training Program for Nepalese TV Crew on Disaster Response 2

Publication date:2015-12-03

Despite of the tight schedule, Nepal TV-crew had many precious experiences in Japan when they visited Osaka, Iwate and Okayama prefectures.

When they visited Otsuchi town in Iwate prefecture, even after 5 years, they could witness the impact and devastation of the Tohoku Tsunami first hand. A TV camera operator from Iwate broadcasting center shared his experience from the Tsunami-time during which, he continued to film everything he saw in the affected areas as his hometown, Kamaishi, was thrashed and swallowed

Training program for Nepal TV Crew On Disaster response in Japan 1

Publication date:2015-12-02

On 25th of April 2015, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck the central part of Nepal followed by continuous aftershocks that brought people panic and more fear. During AMDA’s emergency relief missions, Dr.Shegeru Suganami, president of AMDA, had an opportunity to talk about Japanese emergency management on a local Nepalese TV program - Image Channel. His story inspired the TV crews of Image channel and made them think about the roles and responsibilities of mass media during emergency situations. With the great support from Sanyo broadcasting (RSK) in Okayama, Japan,

Implementation of the Simulation for Possible Earthquake

Publication date:2015-11-18

In collaboration with prefectural and local governments and other organizations, AMDA has been preparing emergency relief activity for the possible Nankai Trough Earthquake expected to hit areas on the Pacific coast in the very near future including well-known cities such as Tokyo and Osaka where many relief teams will more likely be gathered in case of the earthquake. However, AMDA's focus is more on Shikoku region where not many relief teams know about and have access to.

On 9th November, as part of our preparedness for Nankai Trough Earthquake,

GPSP Soul and Medicine Program (SMP) in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2015-11-06

AMDA conducted its Soul and Medicine Program (SMP) under the new movement of Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP) in Sri Lanka on 29^th of October. This time AMDA joint hands with Sarvodaya to conduct this service under the guidance of AMDA Sri Lanka. The ceremony was held at the Peace Center at Sarvodaya HQ in Moratuwa, Colombo. AMDA invited two Japanese monks from Okayama to participate at this multi-faith prayer ceremony for peace. Lions club International also took part in this ceremony.

Relief Activity for Typhoon KOPPU 2

Publication date:2015-10-26

On 23rd of October 2015, AMDA dispatched a nurse to conduct relief activities for the typhoon-affected people of the Philippines. Soon after she arrived in Manila, she joined our local partner and moved to Pangasinan province, one of the most affected areas.

The following day, AMDA implemented medical missions, goods distributions and provided free meals in Barangay Wawa and Aplaya in collaboration with local partners. The joint medical team comprised with three doctors and a nurse from the regional police of Pangasinan, a nurse from a provincial hospital, AMDA nurse and

A Rwandan Doctor's Visit to Okayama

Publication date:2015-10-26

Press conference

Under the subsidy of Okayama Prefecture, AMDA collaborated with a NPO based in Fukushima prefecture ‘Think about Education in Rwanda’ and assisted two month training for Dr. Calliope Simba Akintije, the director of MIBILIZI Hospital in Rwanda. He started his training on 18th August to learn about maternal and child healthcare and school medical checkup in Okayama, Tokyo and Fukushima.

The relationship between Ms. Marie Louise, the chairperson of the NPO ‘Think about Education in Rwanda’ and

Relief Activity for Typhoon KOPPU 1

Publication date:2015-10-23

On 18th of October 2015, typhoon KOPPU made a landfall in Aurora, in the eastern part of Luzon, and stayed for three days with downpour and strong wind. Due to the full impact of the typhoon, there are extensive flooding, landslides and property damages from the center to the northern part of Luzon. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), more than a million people were affected, hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate to shelters and 54 people have been confirmed death according to the local newspapers.

Reports on AMMM: Nepal Earthquake 2015

Publication date:2015-10-07

by Dr. Mohammad Humayun Alamgir, AMDA Bangladesh
A deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 that happened in Nepal at 11:55 AM on the 25th April ‘2015 killed more than 8,500 people and injured more than 22,000 people. It was the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal since 1934.Hundreds of thousands of the people became homeless with entire villages flattened across many districts of the country. It destroyed also many world heritage sites and tourist spots.

As a continuation of the medical relief operation for the victims, AMDA has decided to

Free Dental Camp with TaiwanIHA at AMDA Peace Clinic, Bodhgaya, India

Publication date:2015-10-06

AMDA International has been running AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya under the trust “Saijyo Inarisan Bodaiisshinji” for the last 6 year. Since last October AMDA has been conducting mother and childcare clinic free of charge for the people of Mastipur where APC is located. A special clinic with Gynecologist is conducted twice a month at APC.

On the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th of October AMDA conducted a free dental camp with the help of TaiwanIHA who sent a team of three to Bodhgaya consisting a dentist, dental therapist and a coordinator for this mission.

AMDA Sent Eye Care Experts to Mongolia Supported by "Local-to-Local" Technical Exchange Program of Okayama Prefecture

Publication date:2015-10-02

As part of the “Local-to-Local” Technical Exchange Program conducted by Okayama Prefectural Council for international skill development, AMDA sent eye care experts and carried out eye examination for children from 26^th till 29^th of August 2015.

In Mongolia where eye examination for children is not so common or no attention is taken until obvious symptoms appear,

Emergency Relief Activity for East-Japan Flood 3

Publication date:2015-09-15

The Soja-AMDA joint team departed from Soja-city in Okayama prefecture on 12th of September 2015 and arrived on the same day at Nikko-city in Tochigi prefecture for East-Japan flood emergency relief. After a 2-days relief activities in Nikko-city, on the evening of 13th, the team moved to neighboring city of Kanuma and purchased necessary goods such as a sandbags, shovels, Deck brushes and head torches in preparation for the next day activity.

Muko-river flowing into Kanuma city overflowed and many

Emergency Relief Activity for Eastern Japan Flood 2

Publication date:2015-09-14

Though the continuous rain had eased by September 12th, some areas are still submerged under water. According to local newspapers, the death toll has reached to 7 in East Japan and 15 are still missing in Joso City.

On 12th morning, AMDA/Soja joint emergency relief team departed from Soja City, Okayama prefecture and arrived in Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture in the afternoon. An AMDA Volunteer nurse from Saitama also joined the team in Utsunomiya and travel together to Nikko with the team.

AMDA Peace Building Program in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2015-09-14

As part of Phase II AMDA Peace Building Program, since 2011, AMDA International has been conducting “Peace and Unity through Sport, Religion and Art” in Sri Lanka. This has been the 5^th successful program held and further the program was held in the township of Kilinochchi, which was one of the most affected area in the north of Sri Lanka, during the conflicts that ended in 2009.

As usual AMDA teamed up with AMDA Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan Arm Forces of Kilinochchi district to conducted the event from August 22^rd to 24^th, 2015.

Field Visit to Outreach Clinic in Nepal by a Japanese Doctor

Publication date:2015-09-11

We have received a report on the field visit to AMDA -TUTH outreach clinic in Chautara from a Japanese doctor.

Doctor’s Voice:

As a medical doctor, it was natural for me to have an interest in disaster medicine after the Nepal earthquake and wanted to visit the field in Nepal to see actual medical activities in the affected areas. Fortunately, July 2015 I got a chance to visit the field activity site of AMDA -TUTH

Emergency Relief Activity for Eastern Japan Flood 1

Publication date:2015-09-11

Since the beginning of September continuous rain caused by Tropical Storm Etau led the nearby rivers to reach their maximum capacity. This is in turn caused the river banks to burst and dykes to break resulting in massive floods and landslides in many residential areas of East Japan (Northern Kanto and Tohoku regions). Especially, Joso City of Ibaragi Prefecture along KINU river has been badly damaged. Also, areas along with upper stream of the river in Tochigi Prefecture has also been affected.

Fourth and Fifth Dental Missions as 2010 Haiti Earthquake Reconstruction Activity

Publication date:2015-09-05

Continuing the tradition of caring for the affected, AMDA still conducts regular medical activities in Haiti, even long after the massive Haiti- Earthquake in 2010.
On 31st January and 4th September 2015, AMDA Haiti conducted its 4th and 5th dental missions at the Salvation Army Hospital in Fonds-des-Negres and at the cultural center of Bosso in Aquin respectively. AMDA has been supporting survivors of 2010 Great Haiti Earthquake by providing various projects such as;
i.   an-year-long prosthesis project where AMDA appointed and based a Japanese Prosthetic technician in Haiti to produce and provide prosthesis to the people affected by the disaster
ii.   Soccer and culture exchange programme for 3 consecutive years involving children from the affected areas of Haiti, Dominica Republic and Japan.
iii.   Annual get together and Christmas celebration for the prosthesis patients and their families.
iv.   Conducting regular dental missions.

AMDA`s Follow-up Activity for Nepal Earthquake

Publication date:2015-09-03

One of AMDA headquarter staff, a Nepalese national, who participated during April 2015 Nepal Earthquake emergency relief mission, visited her home country again from 15th to 22nd August, 2015. She helped to distribute denim tarpaulins donated by a Japanese company to the affected people through AMDA Nepal. Following is her report on current situation in Nepal after the earthquake.

Four months after the earthquake, monsoon rain triggered landslides that blocked roads and damaged many villages that had been already affected by earthquake.

Rehabilitation Activity for Nepal Earthquake Support for Wheelchair Manufacturing Training 2

Publication date:2015-09-02

After three months passed since the earthquake hit and devastated Nepal, AMDA continues to support rehabilitation in collaboration with AMDA Nepal and local organizations.

One of AMDA’s rehabilitation activities is for people with disabilities to return their home. Instead of providing them wheelchairs directly, AMDA decided to dispatch AMDA Physical therapist to the wheelchair manufacturing training session for technicians and provided materials to build wheelchair. In this way, local technicians can build and repair wheelchairs on their own in the future.

Rehabilitation Activity for Nepal Earthquake -Support for Wheelchair Manufacturing Training 1

Publication date:2015-09-02

The Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit central part of Nepal on April 25th, 2015, which killed 8,800 people and

injured 22,000 others. In collaboration with local organizations in Nepal, AMDA continues our reconstruction activities for Nepal Earthquake.

One of AMDA reconstruction activities is related to physical rehabilitation services led by AMDA physical therapist (PT) who have participated in AMDA’s emergency relief activities for Nepal Earthquake.

Nepal Earthquake: Report from Dispatched Filipino Doctors

Publication date:2015-08-19

AMDA implemented GPSP/AMDA Multinational Medical Mission for Nepal earthquake. We dispatched medical doctors and other medical personnels from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, India, Japan and the Philippines.
Here are the activity reports from young Filipino doctors from Development Academy of the Philippines(DAP).

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Nepal Earthquake Response By Dr. Aljune Patiam

Volunteer doctors, nurses and midwives from Japan, Philippines, Canada together with AMDA International paid visit at AMDA Nepal headquarters prior to deployment to affected areas. A meeting was conducted too as to what is the current status of the operations. We were accommodated very warmly and they assured us of our safety.

Emergency Relief Activity for Floods in Myanmar 2

Publication date:2015-08-18

On the 16th of August 2015, the joint medical team of Myanmar Medical Association and AMDA proceeded to At thoke village, one of the affected areas as scheduled. Once the medical team approached the area, they found most of the village is still submerged, and flood water is remained up to knee high. Although the water that reached 16 feet at the highest is receding now, muddy roads disturb access.
According to the local information, people may have to struggle against lack of rice due to devastation of rice fields by this flood.

Emergency Relief Activity for Floods in Myanmar 1

Publication date:2015-08-16

Torrential monsoon rain began in last July brought widespread flood damages and landslides in Myanmar. In response to the devastation, AMDA decided to dispatch a nurse and implement relief activities

Pakistan Home Health Education Program Marks One Year from the Start

Publication date:2015-08-11

Pakistan Home Health Education Program started in June 2014 with the goal of promoting health in one rural area of Pakistan by disseminating health-realted knowledge including polio to prema

First Mother and Childcare Clinic in Mastipur, Bodhgaya

Publication date:2015-08-03

On the 2nd of August 2015, AMDA Peace Clinic of Bodhgaya, conducted it`s first special service of Gynecology for the people of Mastipur and Pipalpati. AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) has been providing m

The 10th Recovery Gourmet Grand-Prix in Tohoku, Japan

Publication date:2015-07-29

As few years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, less supports are coming from outside. Thus affected local market owners stood up and have been working together on reconstruction process and disseminated information about local situation from the affected areas in Tohoku to the world. This was the history behind the birth of “Recovery Gourmet Grand Prix”, known as “F-1”. Through this event, local shopping markets in the affected areas cooperate and support each other by sharing their ideas and information. Now, they are on the way to reconstruction process not as individual local

TUTH-AMDA Joint Reconstruction Programme for Nepal Earthquake

Publication date:2015-07-23

The great earthquake struck Nepal on the 25th of April 2015, inflicting extensive damages across many municipalities including capital Kathmandu. AMDA jointly with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) have been delivering health services to the affected people in remote areas through “outreach clinic” service.

This programme aims to offer comprehensive health care services including physical, mental and social support. This means not only providing direct medical consultations and care, but also including hygiene education, psychosocial

Rehabilitation Activity for Nepal Earthquake

Publication date:2015-07-02

Rehabilitation Activity for Nepal Earthquake

~ Psychosocial support and counseling training for volunteers in collaboration with Nepal Medical Association, Japan Medical Association and AMDA~

On 25th of the April, massive earthquake devastated Nepal and left deep psychological scars in the minds of affected people. Following the initial emergency relief activities, AMDA has been supporting a training program for volunteer counselors in cooperation with Nepal Medical Association (NMA) and Japan Medical Association (JMA). AMDA believes this program can help to improve psychosocial care.

Follow-up Activity for Cyclone Pam in Oceania

Publication date:2015-06-22

In March, 2015, massive cyclone Pam impacted and left huge devastation in the island countries in Oceania, such as Vanuatu, Tuvalu and Kiribati. Responding to the situation, AMDA conducted emergency relief activity in Tuvalu after having collected the information from our networks in Samoa and Fiji.

Nepal Earthquake: Activity Report From a Dispatched Doctor

Publication date:2015-06-21

AMDA conducted A

MDA/GPSP Multinational Medical Missions(AMDA/GPSP MMM) for the great earthquake impacted Nepal on the 25th of April.
We would like to share a report from a Cambodian doctor who participated in the mission.

AMDA-TaiwanIHA Joint Cleft Palate/ Lip Operation Mission in Parepare, Indonesia

Publication date:2015-06-04

AMDA International teamed up with AMDA Indonesia and the Clebus Cleft Centre (CCC) from Makassar to conduct a Cleft Palate and Lip operation mission free of charge in the Pare-pare district of Eastern Sulawesi. Once again AMDA International collaborated with TaiwanIHA to fund this mission for the first time in Indonesia. TaiwanIHA has helped AMDA to conduct many cataract missions and dental programs in Sri Lanka and Turkey. AMDA Indonesia, due to the remote location and the demand for cleft palate/ lip deformities, selected the district of Pare-Pare in the South Sulawesi Island as the mission site.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 20

Publication date:2015-05-25

AMDA has been implementing the collaborating activities with AMDA Nepal since April 27th. Meanwhile, AMDA is also supporting a local youth group ‘Panas-spreading light’, which is dedicating their efforts to the affected people by the earthquake.

Following the first activity with Panas on May 6th, AMDA funded for their second activity in Kavre. Panas provided relief supplies for 80 families, such as rice, beans and hygiene goods. Based on the information from the local people, Panas found that Mahadevsthan was in a critical condition, thus decided to distribute the necessary items. Panas was very welcomed and appreciated by the village people, and the children happily rushed to the chocolates they distributed.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 19

Publication date:2015-05-24

AMDA continue to provide mobile clinics around the Kathmandu valley with the help and support of the dedicated AMDA Nepal staff. On the 21st of May, AMDA team held at the local Health Post in Bha

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 18

Publication date:2015-05-23

Following the Earthquake disaster and the continuing aftershocks, in Kathmandu people are still afraid of living inside their houses even though the houses are fully intact. They are staying and sleep

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 17

Publication date:2015-05-19

Continuing the relief activities for the earthquake disasters in Nepal, AMDA team of a Japanese Physiotherapist and coordinator from AMDA HQ joint a team of a doctor and a nurse from AMDA Nepal to conduct a medical mission in one of the displaced people camp in the Lalitpur township of Patan, just outside Kathmandu. This time AMDA conducted the clinic for the differently able people who have been sheltered in part of the above-mentioned camp that is located opposite to the Central Zoo.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 16

Publication date:2015-05-17

On the 14^th of May AMDA team of 9 members decided to go to two different sites with AMDA Nepal members. One team of 2 AMDA Philippine members and 3 AMDA Japan members went towards Nuwarkot are and it was decided that other team of 2 Canadian members and 2 AMDA Japan members would be send to Sindhupalchok are for another mission. However on the day of departure there was a second earthquake that brought more damaged to Nepal. Due to the trauma suffered by the local staff and the security of staff due to the unsafe mountain roads the team returned back to Kathmandu on the same day.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 15

Publication date:2015-05-16

Despite of the large scale aftershock on May 12th, AMDA-GPSP (Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace) Multinational Medical team has been continuously conducting medical missions for the affected people.

Because of the fear for more aftershocks, many in-patients stayed outside open area of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, where many of AMDA Nepal doctors are affiliated with. On May 12th, right after the aftershock, more than 100 patients were treated at the hospital. Patients were carried outside with their beds by their relatives and chose to stay outside overnight in fear of more aftershock. In addition to the patients with external injuries, increased number of patients who are seeking psychological treatment for their stress and panic syndrome are coming to the hospital. This aftershock, which happened two weeks after the major earthquake, hit Nepal when people started to get back to their regular routine and affected the people tremendously.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 14

Publication date:2015-05-15

On May 12th, the big-scale aftershock of Magnitude 7.3 and 6.3 hit Nepal one after another. Its epicenter is Sindhupalchowk, one of AMDA’s activity site. According to the local information, this aftershock also caused some casualties.

All AMDA team members in Kathmandu, Sindhupalchowk, Nuwakot, and Gorkha are confirmed to be safe.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 13

Publication date:2015-05-14

On May 10th, the fifth Medical Team from Japan has departed for Kathmandu with medical equipment (30 sphygmomanometers, 30 stethoscopes and 5 pulse oximeters) donated by Tokushima prefecture that AMDA has concluded MOU with, for the predicted Nakai Trough Earthquake in the future.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 12

Publication date:2015-05-13

AMDA continues to support the affected people in Nepal with AMDA/GPSP (Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace) multinational medical teams. On May 10th, the second doctor from AMDA Canada has arrive

Relief Efforts in India for the Earthquake in Nepal

Publication date:2015-05-12

In response to the earthquake in Nepal happened on the 25th of April, a member of Trust for AMDA Bodhgaya Peace Clinic is initiating support action for the affected people in Nepal.
With the financial support from AMDA HQs and Japanese supporters, they purchased relief goods such as powder milk, rice, sugar, noodles, biscuits, and sanitary napkins in Delhi, and those items were delivered to the disaster areas in Nepal by local volunteers.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 11

Publication date:2015-05-12

Since April 25th when the earthquake hit Nepal, AMDA Nepal has been conducting relief activities for the affected people and AMDA Multinational Medical Teams have been involved in their relief activit

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 10

Publication date:2015-05-11

AMDA Multinational Medical Teams have been involved in relief activities led by AMDA Nepal. AMDA Bangladesh also dispatched their medical doctor to Nepal to participate in the mission.

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AMDA Multinational Medical Teams have been working in Khadichaur of Sindhupalchowk District since end of April. On May 6th, a medical team of one doctor and three nurses from AMDA Damak hospital, replacing a previous AMDA Damak team, arrived in the activity site and joined in the medical mission along with one medical doctor from Japan. The team was able to see 22 patients, many of them suffering from problems such as external injuries, general physical problems etc. Some patients delayed to seek medical care for their injuries or physical problems because they thought they would heal on its own.
As steep mountains are surrounding this area, due to frequent aftershocks, landslides are often seen in this area. According to a local person, the flood in last summer led to a major landslide few kilometers upper stream of the river, which destroyed houses in lower stream of the river. Therefore, local people decided to block the stream of this river and thus villages located in upper stream of the river were submerged in water. The unstable land after the great earthquake could easily lead to another disaster if rain continues., which need to be closely monitored. Communication connection is still unstable, and not enough relief supplies have distributed to some affected areas. Some of patients visited AMDA mobile clinic told the staff, “We lost everything from the earthquake, and we are sleeping on the wet ground at night in cold. My whole body aches.” “My house is completely gone. I have no idea how to survive with 11 children from now on.”
On May 6th, the fourth dispatched AMDA team from Japan has arrived in Nepal and moved to Sindhupalchowk on the next morning in order to participated in the on-going AMDA mobile clinic.

Report from AMDA Nepal 2nd Team (3 May 2015)

Publication date:2015-05-09

The Government of Nepal has confirmed 7,709 deaths and more than 15,911 injuries resulting from the quake. AMDA Nepal emergency response team has been on the ground since April 26 when the quake struck, assessing the damage, delivering critically needed medicines and supplies and mobilising to provide emergency care to survivors. AMDA International has already deployed additional volunteer from Japan, Bangladesh, Combodia, Canada, relief materials and resources as quickly as possible to support relief efforts and is operating Mobile Medical Team (MMT) in remote areas, including Swaurpani VDC in Gorkha district, very close to the center point of earthquake (Barpak). AMDA Nepal has set-up its outreach health clinic in Gorkha, Sindhupalchowk and Nuwakot. It is planned to extend it in Rasuwa district as well. These outreach health clinic sites are near the damaged health center and has expanded to reach the hardest-hit communities, often hardly accessible by road.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 9

Publication date:2015-05-07

AMDA teams have been continuously working with the affected people in Nepal since 25th of April, when the earthquake hit Nepal. As of May 5th, casualties of Nepal earthquake rose to 7,611 with 14

Emergency Relief Medical Mission for Earthquake Victims in Nepal form AMDA Hospital Damak

Publication date:2015-05-05

AMDA Hospital Damak has been providing emergency medical facility to earthquake victims in Nepal since 26th April 2015 though our extended clinic in our hospital premises.

As Damak was the least effected area by the earthquake, we had about 6 patients victim of earthquake. As the norm of AMDA family, we formed 11 members emergency relief (ER) team for the first phase of relief activities in collaboration with Damak municipality.

On 29th April, 11 members of ER team from AMDA hospital left for Sindhu Sadabahar Hospital at Khadichour, Sindhupalchowk in two vehicles. One of the vehicle was from AMDA hospital and other one was a private vehicle belongs to an AMDA doctor. Unfortunately, due to damage to the highway, the team was force to halt that night in one of the community hospitals.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 8

Publication date:2015-05-04

On 3rd May, the joint medical team, consisting of staff dispatched by AMDA Headquarters in Japan and members of AMDA Nepal, moved from Sindhupalchok District, where they had been providing medical support, to the center of Dharmasthali in Kathmandu District.

In Dharmasthali, even large brick buildings had collapsed and the air was filled with dust. Inspecting the status of damage in the city, the team visited victims’ houses and performed medical examinations where necessary.
Even though the city is in Kathmandu District, no rescue team had yet arrived in over a week since the earthquake.

Update Report for Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal from AMDA Nepal

Publication date:2015-05-04

Here is the update Report for Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal from AMDA Nepal

The Great Earthquake Nepal, April 2015

Origin, Magnitude, Distribution and Impact

Nepal lies in a major earthquake beltt wher the India and Eurasia plates meet. The constant crashing of the two plates formed the Himalayan ranges and the region's last earthquake with high magnitude was in 1934.

The Earthquake occured at 11:56 A.M with its epicenter in Gorkha of Richter scale 7.6 - 7.9 on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Approximately, 110 aftershocks of more than 4 Richter scale were recorded between 11:56am on 25th April and 1:29am on 30th April. (Source:National Earthquake Center, Kathmandu.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 7

Publication date:2015-05-03

AMDA Nepal Children’s Hospital team Place of activities: Saurpani (Pokhari Danda, Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone)

The Rescue Committee of Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone, where damage from the earthquake was so severe that no emergency relief aid had yet reached it, sent an Emergency aid request to AMDA’s Siddhartha Mother & Child Hospital (also known as AMDA Nepal Children’s Hospital), in Butwal, Rupandehi District.
Upon receiving this request, AMDA Nepal’s members organized a medical support team which left Butwal on 27th for the neighboring Gorka District. The team comprised of 8 people: 3 medical doctors, 2 nurses and 3 non-medical staff.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 6

Publication date:2015-05-02

One week has passed since the magnitude 7.9 earthquake had hit Nepal.

The huge shake had destroyed houses and roads to the remote villages in the mountains.
Aid have not reached many of the villages.

The first dispatch team from Japan conducted medical mission at Sindhu Sadabahar Hospital in Sindhupalchowk of Bagmati District.
The team moved back to Kathmandu to receive the supplies that arrived from Japan.

After the second dispatch from Japan and Bangladesh arrived in Kathmandu, they joined AMDA Nepal and arrived in Sindhupalchowk to replace the first dispatched team.
AMDA Hospital in Damak, Jhapa District also arrived and joined the team in Sindhupalchowk.

Condolence Message to The Affected People of Recent Earthquake in Nepal from AMDA

Publication date:2015-05-01

Condolence Message to The Affected People of Recent Earthquake in Nepal from AMDAWe would like to extend our deepest condolences for those who lost their lives in the Nepal earthquake and express our

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 5

Publication date:2015-05-01

On 29th, the AMDA Medical team left Kathmandu to Mankha city in Sindhu Palchock district of Bagmati zone.

No support has been reached this region and our team went with a car and it took them one day to reach there.
It is only located about 80km away from Kathmandu.
But because of earthquakes, rocks were lying on the road to the area and continues rain after earthquake made the road condition worse and difficult to travel.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 4

Publication date:2015-04-29

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 25th April 2015 has caused tremendous damage to the country. According to the UN Situation Report, as of 27th April, the death toll has risen to 3,351, and 6,833 are injured.

As per the request from the Rescue Committee of Gorkha District in Gandaki Zone, on 27th of April 3 doctors and 2nurses were dispatched from AMDA’s Siddhartha Mother & Child Hospital in Butwal to Gorkha District, where the damage was hardest and no medical team has reached there as of the 27th.

AMDA team includes a doctor who has once received training at a maternal clinic/hospital in Japan.
They will travel by car part of the way, then walk for 3 to 6 hours in order to reach the activity site.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 3

Publication date:2015-04-28

On the 27th of April, AMDA team arrived in Sankhu City, suburb of Kathmandu. After their arrival, they set up a tent and started an emergency medical clinic with the help of doctors from AMDA Nepal.
Approximately 60 patients were treated during the mission and major symptoms were high blood pressure and minor injuries.
Fortunately, no patients were suffering from major injuries or broken bone etc due to the earthquake at this site.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 2

Publication date:2015-04-27

Having left Okayama on Sunday 26th, AMDA's first medical team left Kuala Lumpur on Monday 27th morning and arrived safely at Tribhuvan International Airport inNepal, at 12:45pm. According to our team, the flight was full of rescue teams and media crews from different countries. Due to the increase in the number of aid-flights and the limited capacity of the Airport facilities, the airplanes had to circle and wait for a long time above Tribhuvan Airport and many flights could not even land and had to head back. According to our team the airport building was a chock-a-block with people everywhere they turn.

Emergency Relief Activities in Nepal 1

Publication date:2015-04-26

At 11:56 local time on April 25th, 2015, a massive earthquake with a magnitude 7.8 struck Nepal and caused great damage.
Its epicenter was about 80km northwest from the capital city, Kathmandu.

Immediately after hearing the news, AMDA headquarter started working on dispatching a team, consisting of a coordinator and a nurse.

Today on 26th, the team departed for Kuala Lumpur from Japan.
They will stand by in Kuala Lumpur to catch the next available flight to Kathmandu the next day.

The Activity of AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya

Publication date:2015-04-03

“AMDA Peace Clinic” in Bodhgaya, India has been reborn as a Mother and Child clinic since October, 2014. This activity report is from an AMDA nurse who worked with the local staff for three weeks at the new “AMDA Peace Clinic”.

Emergency Relief Activity: Tropical Cyclone Pam 3

Publication date:2015-03-31

AMDA team of one nurse and a coordinator prepared medical relief goods in Fiji. AMDA coordinator arrived in Tuvalu on 24th March and had a meeting with AMDA’s local counterpart in Tuvalu.&

AMDA-Rose Lanka Microcredit Program in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2015-03-31

In May 2014, AMDA started collaborating with Rose Lanka towards their Microcredit program of in Sri Lanka. AMDA's fund pooled together with Rose Lanka's general fund was invested in a microcredit program for the parents of students from poor family in the Lunugala Hopton village, one of the hill side tea plantations in Sri Lanka.

Progress Report on Home Health Education Program in Pakistan

Publication date:2015-03-26

Having found the high need for health-related project through surveys, Chigasaki-Chuo Rotary Club(CCRC) and AMDA decided to launch “Home Health Education Program in Pakistan”, in consultat

Reconstruction of Leyte Medical Society Building/Emergency Relief Station Tacloban, Philippines

Publication date:2015-03-26

On November 8th, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan hit and caused massive damage to most parts of the Philippines. 6,300 deaths and 28,689 injured were recorded, and approximately 16 million people were affected b

Emergency Relief Activity: Tropical Cyclone Pam 2

Publication date:2015-03-23

The first medical team from AMDA arrived in Fiji in the evening of 20th March.The team had a meeting with AMDA’s local counterpart in Fiji.According to Our local counterpart there were no sever

Emergency Relief Activity: Tropical Cyclone Pam 1

Publication date:2015-03-20

Emergency Relief Activity on Tropical Cyclone, Pam, in Pacific Islands.Tropical Cyclone, Pam, has hit Pacific Islands since 11th of March 2015. As of 16 of March 2015, death toll is 11 people reported

Progress on Reconstruction of Leyte Medical Society Building/ Emergency Relief Station in Tacloban

Publication date:2015-02-06

LEYTE MEDICAL SOCEITY BUILDING GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY WAS FEATURED ON THE WEBSITE of JAPAN TIMES and ABS-CBN.Click here to view web article of Japan Times on PDFClick here to view web article of ABS

5th anniversary ceremony for AMDA Peace Clinic

Publication date:2015-02-04

On 20 November 2014, the ceremony to celebrate the 5th anniversary of AMDA Peace Clinic in Bodhgaya (Bihar State, India) was held at Isshin-ji Temple and at AMDA Peace Clinic (APC). From its inaugurat

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2015-01-30

Leyte Medical Society (LMS) has been holding free monthly medical missions in collaboration with AMDA for the affected people from Typhoon Haiyan since March, 2014. The October medical mission w

From the Field: Voice of AMDA Nurse in Bodhgaya

Publication date:2015-01-14

I am qualified nurse from Gaya district in the state of Bihar, India. Bihar in many ways rich in resources but somehow prevails as one of the poorest states of India. I am working at the Mother and Ch

Emergency Relief Mission for the Floods in Southeast Asia

Publication date:2015-01-10

At the end of 2014, a massive monsoon impacted far and wide in Southeast Asia, which heavily flooded in the northern Malaysia. AMDA responded to the situation and implemented a relief and medi

Delivery of rice harvested from AMDA Food Program

Publication date:2015-01-09

In December 2014, AMDA staff together with representatives of Shinjo Village Council made a courtesy visit to the diplomatic offices in Japan to hand over rice harvested from AMDA Food Program

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Malaysia

Publication date:2015-01-06

Heavy monsoon rain that started in the middle of December have caused massive flood in extensive areas in Southeast Asia. As a first response to this disaster, AMDA dispatched a medical team that cons

30th Anniversary Ceremony of AMDA

Publication date:2014-12-17

AMDA celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2014 with more than 450 distinguished guests and supporters from 26 countries around the world. The ceremony was organized by 6 local dignitarie

Report of Organic Agriculture Training at AMDA Farm in Malino, Indonesia

Publication date:2014-12-16

AMDA Organic Farm opened in Malino, South Sulawesi, Indonesia in February 2014. An Indonesian trainee, who completed organic agriculture training program at AMDA Farm in Shinjo Village, Okayama in 201

AMDA and TaiwanIHA Join Hands for Free Dental Camps and Health Education in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2014-12-12

After the first dental mission in Arawa, May 2014, AMDA returned to the hill stations of Badulla at Bandarawela and Passara. This time AMDA joined hands with TaiwanIHA - a long-term partner of

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Pakistan and North India 5

Publication date:2014-12-04

A part of Pakistan and Northern India were affected by continuous heavy rain brought by Monsoon in the beginning of September. In collaboration with National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), a member o

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines~School Item Distribution in Leyte~

Publication date:2014-11-21

Since Typhoon Yolanda hit Philippines on Nov.8th, 2013, AMDA has been supporting the affected people through different activities such as medical missions, distribution of food items and others. In co

TaiwanIHA & AMDA's Dental Mission Hakkari, Turkey

Publication date:2014-11-17

In collaboration with TaiwanIHA, AMDA completed its first Dental mission in Hakkari, Turkey. Hakkari is located in the far southeast corner of Turkey bordering with Iran and Irak. Hakkari province has

The First Year Anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda

Publication date:2014-11-16

One year has passed since the typhoon Yolanda hit and caused a tremendous damage in the Philippines. Tacloban City, one of the most devastated areas, seems to be revitalized again after one year. Many

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Pakistan and North India 4

Publication date:2014-11-15

Due to continuous heavy rain brought by Monsoon since the beginning of September, a part of Pakistan and Northern India was flooded. After the assessment, AMDA has conducted emergency relief mission i

AMDA Visited Landslide Disaster Side in Hill-Country, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2014-11-13

On October 29th 2014, at 7:30 am a landslide struck the village of Koslanda in the Haldummulla division of Badulla district in Sri Lanka. The landslide was triggered by the monsoon rains, whic

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-10-27

Leyte Medical Society (LMS), in collaboration with AMDA, held the 5th and 6th medical mission for their reconstruction activities of Typhoon Haiyan on August and September respectively.On August 17th,

New Mother and Child Care Center in Bodhgaya

Publication date:2014-10-22

AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in Bodhgaya has been operating an Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine) Clinic since 2009. After almost 5 years of successful contribution to the field of Ayurveda in Bodhgaya

AMDA Soul and Medicine Program in Mongolia

Publication date:2014-10-21

The 7th AMDA Soul and Medicine Program, or in short ASMP, was held at Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, the headquarters of Mongolian Buddhism in last September. On this occasion, local priests of Ga

Ophthalmologic Training in Mongolia

Publication date:2014-10-14

Since year of 2010, AMDA has been carrying out medical activities in Mongolia to provide technical support to ophthalmic treatment for children. Children under 18 years old account for 30% of the popu

Emergency relief activity for Flood in India

Publication date:2014-10-08

In consequence of the heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir in early September, the Jhelum river overflowed and caused devastating floods around the border between Pakistan and India. AMDA decided to c

Peace and Unity through Religion and Sports in Sri Lanka, 2014

Publication date:2014-10-07

As part of AMDA Peace Building Program in Sri Lanka, AMDA, in collaboration with AMDA Sri Lanka and "Religions for Peace", conducted "Peace and Unity through Religion and Sports" from August 27th to 3

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Pakistan and North India 2

Publication date:2014-09-25

On September 17th, AMDA Nurse has reached Islamabad, Pakistan and met with staff from the national organization, National Rural Support Programme (NRSP). Jhelum River and Chenab River caused flo

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Pakistan and North India

Publication date:2014-09-18

In early September, the Kashimir region (which consists of Azad Kashimir and Gilgit-Baltisan in Pakistan, and Jammu and Kashimir in India) was hit by heavy flood caused by heavy monsoon rains. River b

Preserved Packed Rice Distributed in Iloilo, Philippines

Publication date:2014-09-17

The part of Iloilo province in Panay Island was badly hit by typhoon Haiyan, and AMDA, in collaboration with Iloilo City Lions Club, conducted medical mission in the affected areas during emergency re

Emergency Relief Mission for Landslides in Hiroshima, Japan

Publication date:2014-09-01

On the 20th of August 2014 Hiroshima City in western Japan was struck by a massive landslides following heavy rain. According to the local government, death toll rises to 72 with two still missing. Mo

Follow-up Activity for Flood in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Publication date:2014-08-29

Since May, 2014 when Bosnia and Herzgovina (BiH) and Serbia were affected by flood and landslides caused by the heavy rainfall, AMDA and AMDA Bosnia* have been supporting the affected people. It took

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-08-11

Since last March, the free mobile clinic has been offered to the affected people from Typhoon Haiyan by Leyte Medical Society in collaboration with AMDA as a part of our reconstruction activity. On Ju

Emergency Relief for Earthquake in Yunnan Province 2

Publication date:2014-08-08

In response to the magnitude 6.5 earthquake which hit Yunnan province, China on August 3rd, AMDA dispatched another nurse from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu on August 6th. AMDA nurse from Kuala Lumpur arriv

Emergency Relief for Earthquake in Yunnan Province

Publication date:2014-08-06

On August 3rd, 2014 at 4:30 pm local time, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Zhaotong, Yunnan province of southwest China. According to local media, 589 people were killed, 2,401 people were injured a

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-07-09

It has been 8 months since Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, which caused tremendous damage to the people. AMDA has been involved in relief activities from immediately after the typhoon until now. I

Inaugurating Home Health Education Program in Pakistan

Publication date:2014-07-03

Based on situation survey on Polio eradication activities in Pakistan, Chigasaki-Chuo Rotary Club (CCRC) and AMDA found the need for female health education. In collaboration with Pakistan NGO Nationa

Cataract Operation Project in Nagpur, India

Publication date:2014-06-19

AMDA collaborated with "Brighten the World at Your Corner (Ichigu-wo-terasu) Movement" and Pannya Metta Academy conducted a sequel of 2 cataract operation missions during February and May in

Follow-up Activity for the Earthquake in Bohol, the Philippines: Report on Noche Buena Packs Distribution

Publication date:2014-06-17

On October 15th, 2013, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck and devastated Bohol island, of the Philippines. Responding to the calamity, AMDA conducted an emergency activity in collaboration with NAVRESC

Emergency Relief for Flood in Bosnia and Herzegovina 3

Publication date:2014-06-17

On May 27th, a rain and hail storm hit mountains when the AMDA team was on the way to Doboj from Banja Luka. A road was cut by small streams made of the overflowing water from a mountain, therefore, t

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-05-30

After AMDA's emergency relief activities for the affected people from Typhoon Yolanda, AMDA continues reconstruction activities in Leyte.Leyte Medical Society in collaboration with AMDA has been condu

Emergency Relief for Flood in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2

Publication date:2014-05-29

After arriving in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on May 22nd, AMDA staff joined with AMDA BiH and together they started assessing the affected areas in BiHDuring assessment, AMDA staff notic

Emergency Relief Activity of AMDA Bangladesh In Response to the Capsized Ferry in Maghna River

Publication date:2014-05-29

In the middle of the Meghna River in Gazaria Upazila, located around 30 km away from Dhaka, a ferry carrying about 300 passengers capsized and sank because of strong winds on May 15th. Around 40 peopl

Emergency Relief for Flood in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Publication date:2014-05-21

On May 13th 2014, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have been affected by cyclone Tamara experiencing extremely heavy rain. It is the worst rainfall recorded in BiH since 1894, when weather reco

Free Dental Camp and Health Education in Remote Part of Sri Lanka

Publication date:2014-05-19

AMDA conducted a mobile Dental camp and Hygiene education in the outskirts of Badulla district in April. The mission was conducted at Polgahaarawa School in Arawa a remote hill area of Sri Lanka and w

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-05-12

After AMDA's emergency relief activities for the affected people from Typhoon Yolanda, AMDA shifted our activities towards reconstruction.On April 13th, 2014, Leyte Medical Society in partnership with

Conference on Yolanda Reconstruction

Publication date:2014-05-09

On Apr. 26th 2014, AMDA and Fukuyama medical association held a conference on Yolanda Reconstruction at Fukuyama city Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. Presenters from various organizations shared relief

AMDA Reconstruction Activity for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-04-21

After AMDA's emergency relief activities for the affected people from Typhoon Yolanda, AMDA shifted our activities towards reconstruction. On March 30th, 2014, Leyte Medical Society in partnershi

Distribution of Stationery for School Children Affected by Typhoon Yolanda

Publication date:2014-04-18

Leyte Island in the Philippines was severely hit by the super typhoon Yolanda on 8 November 2013. AMDA conducted emergency relief activities for the initial two months and started reconstruction suppo

Situation Survey on Polio Eradication Activity in Pakistan

Publication date:2014-04-18

AMDA started a situation survey on Polio eradication activity in Pakistan since September, 2013 with Chigasaki Chuo Rotary Club, which have been the supporter for polio eradication. For the first

AMDA's Free Medical Camp with Lions Club in War-torn Area of Northern Sri Lanka

Publication date:2014-04-11

Maruthankerni is one of the many costal towns in the northern part of Sri Lanka that was heavily affected by the 3 decade of civil war, which finally ended in 2009. Maruthankerni is part of the Easter

Third Dental Mission as 2010 Haiti Earthquake Reconstruction Activity

Publication date:2014-04-11

As part of the three year follow up activities of the massive 2010 Haiti Earthquake, on 1st March 2014, AMDA Haiti conducted the third dental mission at the Salvation Army Hospital in Fond-des-Negres,

Distribution of Preserved Alpha Rice to the Disaster Affected People of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines

Publication date:2014-04-10

The Philippines was seriously hit by the super typhoon Yolanda on Nov.8th 2013Upon receiving preserved alpha rice from AMDA's donor in Japan right after the disaster, we shipped them to the Philippine

Emergency Relief Mission in Mindanao Island, Philippines (2/2)

Publication date:2014-04-08

After having researched, AMDA's medical team discovered that Lupon town, located 4-hour drive from Davao, was damaged severely.They decided to help implement activities in Marayag region in Lupon town

Emergency Relief Mission in Mindanao Island, Philippines (1/2)

Publication date:2014-04-07

On January 20th, Typhoon Lingling (local name is Agaton) hit Mindanao Island, southern part of Philippines, and caused landslides and flood which had a huge impact on local people's daily lives. Accor

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia 2

Publication date:2014-04-06

Responding to the flood, the AMDA Indonesia medical team started their activities on January 19th, 2014. After having done some medical mission in Perkamil, they proceeded to another heavily affected

International Conference on Yolanda Reconstruction: "Bayanihan/Sogo-Fujo Without Borders"

Publication date:2014-03-17

On March 8th 2014, AMDA and Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) co-organized an international conference on Yolanda/Haiyan reconstruction in Metro Manila, Philippines. In total, 110 people

Mongolian Doctor Receives Training in Okayama

Publication date:2014-03-07

From February 23rd through 27th, a doctor from 'Emergency Medical Service of Mongolia' visited Okayama City to participate in a four-day training program for emergency medical service provided by Okay

AMDA's Honorary Adviser, Mr. Mikio Tajima, Delivers Speech at UN ECOSOC Meeting

Publication date:2014-03-07

The following speech was delivered at 52nd Session of the Committee for Social Development by Mr. Mikio Tajima, an Honorary Advisor of AMDA International and Former UN Director, on February 12, 2014 a

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publication date:2014-01-22

The continuous heavy rain has caused massive flood in different areas in Indonesia. According to the report from the government's disaster agency, 13 people were killed, and more than 40,000 people we

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 12

Publication date:2014-01-10

From December 21st through 23rd, AMDA implemented mobile clinics in Ormoc City of Leyte Island, Basay and Marabut of Samar Island in collaboration with Development Academy of the Philippines.AMDA's pr

Solar Light Distribution for the Victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Visaya, Philippines)

Publication date:2014-01-08

As part of Typhoon Haiyan's relief mission, AMDA received around 420 units of Solar lights (Type: d.Lights S300) from Kopernik to distribute around the affected areas. The units were distributed a

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 11

Publication date:2014-01-07

On December 13, AMDA Multi-national Medical Mission (AMMM) moved from Manila to Panay Island to implement a series of medical mission on the island. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by the Iloilo vice

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 10

Publication date:2013-12-24

On December 8th, one month after the Typhoon Haiyan had hit the Philippines, AMDA team moved to Bohol Island, and started the Christmas distribution.Responding to the request of the mayor of Maribojoc

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 9

Publication date:2013-12-20

On December 5th, AMDA team moved from Manila to Ormoc, Leyte Island by air and sea, and made an hour drive from port of Ormoc to Montebelio Pluto, Kanannga. They distributed supplies, such as rice and

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 8

Publication date:2013-12-18

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 7

Publication date:2013-12-06

On November 26, AMDA medical team arrived in Palompon, in Leyte Island and visited the Mayor and passed the messages of sympathy from the mayor of Soja City in Okayama Prefecture and also from the Cit

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 6

Publication date:2013-11-29

Typhoon Haiyan devastated vast area in Visayas, especially in Leyte, the Philippines. AMDA has sent 10 members to the Philippines and implemented the emergency relief activities in the islands of Leyt

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 5

Publication date:2013-11-23

In response to the Typhoon Haiyan which devastated the Philippines, AMDA has already sent four teams to respond to this disaster. Based on the assessment conducted by the AMDA's first team, with the s

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 4

Publication date:2013-11-18

Before dispatching the fourth team to the Philippines, the City of Soja and AMDA held a joint press conference on November 18, 2013. The mayor of Soja City mentioned that Soja City Board of Education

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 3

Publication date:2013-11-13

Based on the assessment that the AMDA nurse who had worked for relief efforts in the island of Bohol conducted, the life of the most people has been back to normal. Thanks to the aid, there are enough

Responding to the Disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 2

Publication date:2013-11-12

While the news is reporting that the Super Typhoon Haiyan which hit the Philippines on November 8th, 2013, has devastated the Philippines, AMDA dispatched two coordinators as the second team. They wil

Responding to the disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 1

Publication date:2013-11-11

On November 8th, 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan, among the most powerful storms ever recorded, crashed across the central islands of the Philippines. The news reports that more than 10,000 are expected to

Philippine Earthquake in Bohol and Cebu 3

Publication date:2013-10-26

On October 23rd, AMDA relief team and Philippine Navy (NAVRESCOM) conducted the need-survey in the worst affected areas, Maribojok, Loon San Isidro and Antequerra. The road condition was extremely haz

Philippine Earthquake in Bohol and Cebu 2

Publication date:2013-10-23

In response to the Philippine Earthquake happened on October 15th, AMDA has dispatched one nurse and one Filipino coordinator, who is a member of OKPC (Okayama-Kurashiki Pilipino Circle) to Bohol. Peo

Philippine Earthquake in Bohol and Cebu 1

Publication date:2013-10-20

On October 15th, 2013, a magnitude of 7.2 earthquake hit Bohol and Cebu islands, the central part of Philippines (US Geological Survey). According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Co

Emergency Relief for Earthquake in Balochistan, Pakistan 2

Publication date:2013-10-02

In response to the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the districts of Awaran and Kech in Balochistan on 24 September 2013, one of AMDA's nurses was dispatched to Karachi from its Japan headquarters

International Internship Programme Okayama (IPOK) in Sri Lanka, 2013

Publication date:2013-10-01

AMDA has been conducting the International Internship Programme Okayama (IPOK) for the last 3 consecutive years in collaboration with Okayama University, Japan. The IPOK program was held first

Emergency Relief for Earthquake in Balochistan, Pakistan

Publication date:2013-09-27

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Awaran and Kech district, a remote south-west province of Balochistan in Pakistan on 24th September, 2013. Since right after the occurrence, AMDA headquar

Peace and Unity through Religion and Sports in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2013-09-25

As part of AMDA Peace Building Program1 Part II (2011~) in Sri Lanka, AMDA International conducted "Peace and Unity through Religion and Sports" for three years in a row. This time AMDA coll

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Philippines 3

Publication date:2013-09-11

Followed by a relief supply distribution and free medical mission in Hagonoy, Bulacan on August 26th, Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted another medical mission at Siclong Elementary School in

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Philippines 2

Publication date:2013-08-27

Torrential rain brought on by Tropical Storm pounded Luzon Island, north of the Philippines from 18 August. AMDA launched emergency relief mission, with the help of Armed Forces of Philippinesand the

Emergency Relief Mission for Flood in Philippines

Publication date:2013-08-24

Typhoon MARING intensified by the southwest monsoon rains struck Luzon Island, north of the Philippines on 18th of August 2013. Ferocious rain has caused heavy flooding in Manila, the capital the coun

Free Cataract Operations in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2013-08-05

AMDA in collaboration with Taiwan-International Health Action (IHA) conducted "Free Cataract Operation Mission" for the second time in Sri Lanka. The first Mission was conducted in August 2011 in Jaff

Joint Mission with Soja City for the Victims of Heavy Rain in Yamaguchi and Shimane, Japan

Publication date:2013-08-05

Japan has been experiencing heavy rainfall at a very unusual time this year. Usually, on mainland Japan, the rainy season starts around late May and ends in early July, but this year, the rain has bee

Flood Disaster in Uttarakhand Province of North India -Report from Rishikesh

Publication date:2013-07-10

On June 28th, AMDA Coordinator went to Rishikesh for survey in collaboration with two local doctors from an organization called "WESAF Society" (Water, Earth, Sky, Air and Fire - Five Major Elements o

Part I - Flood Disaster in Uttarakhand Province of North India (June 27th, 2013)

Publication date:2013-06-27

Since the middle of June in 2013, a torrential monsoon led to the severe flood in Uttarakhand Province of North India. The water even reached Delhi, the capital city of the country. This flood destroy

A Follow up Medical Treatment for the Victims of Savar Tragedy

Publication date:2013-06-14

Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JBFH) and AMDA Bangladesh have jointly organized a follow-up medical treatment for the victims of the Savar tragedy on 7, June 2013 from 9:00 A.M.-02:30 P.M. The

Activities Report: AMDA Cambodia 2012

Publication date:2013-06-06

In the fiscal year 2012, AMDA Cambodia operated 2 main projects; "HIV/AIDS Project" and "Malaria Prevention Project".I,HIV/AIDS Project The main theme of HIV/AIDS Campaign for 2012

Emergency Relief Mission for Cyclone Mahasen, Bangladesh

Publication date:2013-05-22

Last week, the government officials in Bangladesh's coastal areas have been put on a round?the-clock duty and volunteers on the standby for emergency rescue operation as the powerful Cyclone Mahasen w

AMDA's Rehabilitation Activity for Haiti Earthquake Survivors

Publication date:2013-05-13

Immediately after the 2010 Great Haiti Earthquake, AMDA commenced its activities starting with an emergency relief operation termed as AMDA Multi-National Medical Mission (AMMM) and continued with reh

Emergency Response to the earthquake in Sichuan, Part 2

Publication date:2013-05-09

A coordinator, who left for Sichuan, China, on April 23rd to respond to the earthquake that hit the area last month, came back to Japan on April 30th after completing all missions.During the assessmen

Second Activity Report for Building Collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Publication date:2013-05-07

AMDA's nurse who left Japan on May 3rd, 2013 arrived in Bangladesh, and joined the mission conducted by AMDA Bangladesh and Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JBFH) which was the only hospital who

Updates: Dhaka Building Collapse

Publication date:2013-05-01

AMDA HQs has dispatched a nurse on May 1st. She will leave for Dhaka on May 3rd and will join AMDA Bangladesh team. An eight-story commercial building named Rana Plaza near Savar Bus Stand collapsed a

"Emergency Relief Activity for Dhaka Building Collapse, Bangladesh" ~Joint Mission of Japan-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JBFH) and AMDA Bangladesh~

Publication date:2013-04-26

On April 24th, in the worst ever building collapse in Bangladesh's 42-year history, at least 245 people are killed and over 2,000 people are injured in Savar, some 20 kilometers north of the capital c

AMDA Emergency Response to the Earthquake in Sichuan, China

Publication date:2013-04-23

On April 20th, 2013 at 8:00 am local time, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Ya'an City Lushan County, Sichuan Province situated 115 kilometers away from Chengdu. The depth of the earthquake centr

Best Local Dish to Help Revitalize Quake-hit Region (Japan)

Publication date:2013-04-20

Eleven temporary shopping villages from areas in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures that were badly affected by the tsunami of March 11, 2011, will each field a team this Sunday in Ofunato City to compete f

Follow Up for Emergency Relief Activity in Totonicapan, Guatemala

Publication date:2013-04-19

Guatemala is a Central American Country that recently suffered several earthquakes in different provinces. Though the latest earthquake which hit Guatemala City on March 25th 2013 did not cause much d

Joint Emergency Relief Operation for the Distressed Community in Ramu, Bangladesh

Publication date:2013-04-17

Almost six years have passed since Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JBFH) had started its function of Emergency Medical Response Team (EMRT) in emergency situation such as natural calamities and

Emergency Relief Activity on Affected People in Meiktila, Myanmar

Publication date:2013-04-05

On March 20th, 2013, strife of different religious believers in a jewelry store developed to an outbreak in Meiktila Township located in the central Myanmar and its outbreak spread to the surrounding

AMMM for Mindanao Flood, Philippines - IV

Publication date:2013-02-18

Having arrived at Manila, the capital city of the Philippines on January 27th, the thirdly dispatched team of AMDA met the local counterpart for an initial meeting. This time the team from AMDA HQ inc

AMDA's Emergency Relief Mission for the Victims of Jakarta Flood, Part 5

Publication date:2013-02-08

On January 25th, AMDA team completed the emergency relief activity for Jakarta Flood disaster with the final medical mission in the area called Kampung Melayu in east Jakarta. There has been a serious

AMDA's Emergency Relief Mission for the Victims of Jakarta Flood, Part 4

Publication date:2013-02-05

Followed by the success of the medical mission on January 23 in Perumahan Kemang, AMDA emergency relief team conducted another activity in Gedong Panjang 2 on January 24. The team consisted of 1 nurse

Bhutanese Paramedics Visit Okayama for OJT

Publication date:2013-01-31

In August 2010, AMDA organized the donation of a high-grade ambulance from Okayama City Government to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan, and AMDA assisted transport the vehicle to the capital city of Bhutan

AMDA's Emergency Relief Mission for the Victims of Jakarta Flood, Part 3

Publication date:2013-01-30

As a response to the floods disaster in Jakarta on January 15th, AMDA emergency relief team consisting of the members from AMDA HQ, AMDA Indonesia and AMSA Indonesia conducted another medical mission

AMDA's Emergency Relief Mission for the Victims of Jakarta Flood, Part 2

Publication date:2013-01-25

AMDA Indonesia and AMDA HQ conducted the first medical mission on January 21st, with the great support of the medical students from AMSA Indonesia. In some areas, floods had started to recede however,

Dental Project in Haiti - AMDA Rehabilitation Project for 2010 Haiti Quake

Publication date:2013-01-24

On January 12th 2013, AMDA Haiti Chapter conducted dental clinic activity at the Bethel clinic of Salvation Army Hospital "Fonds-des-N?gres". The activity was led by Dr. Mac Keven Frederic,

AMDA's Emergency Relief Mission for the Victims of Jakarta Flood

Publication date:2013-01-21

Due to the heavy rain since January 15th, flood had hit Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Through close communication with the local chapter in Indonesia, AMDA HQ and AMDA Indonesia decided to conduc

AMMM for Makassar Flood, Indonesia

Publication date:2013-01-18

On 8th January 2013, Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi Province in Indonesia suffered serious flood triggered by heavy rain. This flood killed 8 people and left 1,000 houses and hundr

Two Nurses from Nepal Received Training in Okayama, Japan

Publication date:2013-01-15

Two nurses from Nepal, who work at AMDA Siddhartha Children and Women Hospital and AMDA Institute of Health Science, received training at Okayama Prefectural University from November 26th through Dece

AMMM for Mindanao Flood, Philippines - III

Publication date:2012-12-18

On 12th December, AMDA team joined by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and local medical voluntary staffs carried out medical consultation and distribution of relief goods at barangay hall of Mon

AMMM for Mindanao Flood, Philippines - II

Publication date:2012-12-13

On 9th and 10th December, Team secured relief food for distribution, and coordinated for the purchase of medicine. Team repacked those goods ready to distribute to 500 affected families with the help

AMMM for Mindanao Flood, Philippines - I

Publication date:2012-12-08

Typhoon Bopha struck the southern island of Mindanao on Tuesday 4th of December 2012. High winds and heavy rain damaged a part of the island, but two eastern provinces of the island, Compostela Valley

Activity Report from AMDA Cambodia

Publication date:2012-11-28

(1)IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) Development-STIs/HIV/AIDS Prevention Project- AMDA Cambodia has been committed to the prevention of STIs/HIV/AIDS. AMDA Cambodia prepared STIs educat

AMDA Peace Clinic in India Celebrates 3rd Year Anniversary

Publication date:2012-11-20

AMDA established an Ayurveda Clinic in Bodhgaya, India and named it AMDA Peace Clinic (APC) in 2009. The clinic was established under the Bodhaiisshinji Trust, Bodhgaya and has a Buddhist temple adjoi

ER Mission for the Guatemala Earthquake

Publication date:2012-11-20

From a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Guatemala on November 7th, 43 people were killed, 24,034 injured, and 10,200 houses destroyed. 8,705 out of 21,064 affected people live in the shelter

AMDA's Newest Project: AMDA Food Program

Publication date:2012-11-17

AMDA Food Program is a program aiming to spread organic farming in Asia, based on the motto, "Food is the source of life".AMDA Notoro Farm opened in Notoro district in Shinjo Village, Okayam

The 27th Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for International Health Held on November 3rd and 4th

Publication date:2012-11-08

The 27th Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for International Health was held at Okayama University on November 3rd and 4th. Dr. Suganami, the president of AMDA international, participated in thi

Dr. Rameshwar Pokharel, the Founder of AMDA Nepal, Visited Okayama, Japan

Publication date:2012-10-31

Dr.Pokharel visited Japan on October 6th through Oct 12th. Dr. Pokharel is one of the founders of AMDA Nepal, Siddhartha Children & Women Hospital and AMDA Hospital in Damak, Nepal. He graduated from

Peace and Unity through Religion and Sports in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2012-10-18

For two years in a row, AMDA international has organized and conducted a post conflict Peace Building program in Sri Lanka. Once again AMDA international teamed up with AMDA-Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Co

Activity Report from AMDA Taiwan

Publication date:2012-10-16

AMDA International has received an activity report from AMDA Taiwan. Below is their report.Project #1 Date: May 23-24, 2012Project: Cross-Strait Brightening Charity OperationBackground: China, Fu Jian

AMDA Sports Exchange Program in Haiti

Publication date:2012-10-01

AMDA International and AMDA Haiti implemented a sports exchange program for unity targeting the youths of Haiti aged from 11 to 14 years old in Port au Prince, Haiti. The program was conducted for on

Reconstructive Activities for the Flood in Erdenet, Orkhon Aimag with Mongolian Red Cross

Publication date:2012-09-27

This was the first memorial collaboration activity with Mongolian Red Cross after concluding a cooperation agreement with them on August 27th, 2012.On September 17th through 18th, 2012, AMDA and Mongo

Donation of Prosthesis Machinery to Mission of Hope Port au Prince, Haiti

Publication date:2012-09-24

Right after the great earthquake in Haiti in 2010, AMDA dispatched team of doctors from its chapters all around the world. The emergency medical relief continued for months and then AMDA continued to

AMDA Receives Appreciation Plaque from Mongolian Ophtalmologist Association

Publication date:2012-09-21

Since 2009, AMDA has conducted numerous medical missions in Mongolia in association with Mongolian Ophtalmologist Association.We spent a year in 2009 to do the research in Mongolia for the cataract su

AMDA Donated Pairs of Glasses to Children with Amblyopia (partially-sighted) in Mongolia

Publication date:2012-09-20

Students at Okayama City Yoshida Elementary School fundraise and make donations to AMDA for Mongolian children every year.This year, AMDA provided pairs of glasses to 16 children with amblyopia for fr

AMDA Cataract Project in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Mission 4

Publication date:2012-09-06

Sri Lanka has a large number of senior citizens with cataracts and most of them live in the rural areas. Nuwara Eliya is one of the Tea estates in the central province with a population of more than 8

Concluding a Cooperation Agreement with Mongolian Red Cross

Publication date:2012-08-30

On August 27th, AMDA concluded a cooperation agreement with Mongolian Red Cross. The purpose of this is to cooperate with Mongolian Red Cross for future activities, with the focus on disaster relief m

Japan Mongolia Friendship Hospital Opens in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Publication date:2012-08-28

In the year commemorating 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Mongolia and Japan, Dr. Oyunchimeg, the chapter chairperson of AMDA Mongolia, opened Japan Mongolia Friendship Hospital on

AMDA Soul and Medicine Program in Mongolia

Publication date:2012-08-28

On August 26th in Mongolia, AMDA Soul and Medicine Program, or in short ASMP, was held at Gandan Temple, the headquarters of Mongolian Buddhism. This is the fifth ASMP in Mongolia. Religious Instituti

Medical Relief Mission in Ambon, Indonesia continues...

Publication date:2012-08-07

On Day 3, AMDA team purchased food supplies at the local market to distribute among the flood victims of Ambon. They sorted out the supplies into 300 bags.In the late morning, they travelled to Mamua,

Medical Relief Mission in Ambon, Indonesia, Part 2

Publication date:2012-08-06

For the emergency relief activity in Ambon, Indonesia, our team consists of 4 medical doctors (two of them from Ambon), a nurse, a coordinator from AMDA Headquarter in Japan. There are a number of loc

Medical Relief Mission in Ambon, Indonesia

Publication date:2012-08-03

Due to the heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Saola, the area was flooded and landslide happened in Ambon in Maluku, Indonesia. According to the local news, as of August 2nd, 2012, 8 people died, and a

Relief Operation in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Publication date:2012-07-17

The first medical team for the flood victims in Kurigram left Dhaka in the early morning of July 12th, along with the 1st medical team consisting of 2 medical doctors, 2 coordinators, 1 paramedic, one

Initiating Emergency Relief for Bangladesh Flood

Publication date:2012-07-09

Due to continuous heavy rainfall since the end of June, the area along Meghna River in northern part of Bangladesh was widely flooded. The damage from the flood is worsening. The water level is still

Dr. Suganami's Visit to Myanmar

Publication date:2012-07-04

In June 2012, Dr. Suganami visited Myanmar for the first time in 7 years. During his visit, Dr. Suganami was able to meet with Professor Dr. Pe Thet Khin, the current Minister of Health, and 2 former

AMDA Receiving the Presidential Award from the Philippine Medical Association

Publication date:2012-06-29

The Philippine Medical Association on its 105th Annual Convention and 15th MASEAN (Medical Association of ASEAN Countries) Conference during its Closing & Induction Ceremonies on May 18, 2012 pre

Donation of AUTOCLAVE to Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2012-06-25

In August 2011, AMDA in collaboration with Taiwan-International Health Action (TaiwanIHA) conducted 134 free Cataract operations at Jaffna Teaching Hospital in northern Sri Lanka, devastated area by n

Free Dental Clinic Project in Haiti

Publication date:2012-06-12

AMDA has been supporting the recovery of Haiti and its people since the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010.In 2010, our various projects were providing prosthetic legs to the dis

The Lost Water Has Returned in Tlogolele, Indonesia

Publication date:2012-06-05

In November 2010, Mt. Merapi's deadly eruption made people in the village of Tlogolele in Boyolali District, Indonesia evacuate for three months. (Boyolali located at the foot of Mt. Merapi)After AMDA

Dr. Samarage, Chairperson of AMDA Sri Lanka at 2012 International Medical Leaders Forum & Annual Meeting

Publication date:2012-05-31

Dr. Sarath Samarage, Chairperson of AMDA Sri Lanka and the Former President of the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka was a key speaker at the 2012 International Medical Leaders Forum held

Charity Concert Report from AMDA Canada

Publication date:2012-05-16

On April 25th, a charity concert to support the recovery of Tohoku was held at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Vancouver. More than 400 audiences were present. The people shared an evening filled

Presentation Ceremony of Autoclave and Handpiece Used for Cataract Surgery from TaiwanIHA

Publication date:2012-04-19

AMDA and TaiwanIHA (International Health Action) exchanged an MOU in March 2009. TaiwanIHA and AMDA jointly organized a free cataract surgery project and operated on 134 patients in Northern Sri Lanka

AMDA's Three-Year Program of Supporting Tohoku's Recovery The Latest from Tohoku Disaster Region

Publication date:2012-04-03

It was at 2:46 pm on March 11, 2011, when the Tohoku region in Japan was struck by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake triggering a triple disaster of historic proportions. The next day AMDA' s emergency m

Signing Ceremony for Exchanging Memorandum of Understanding Between AMDA and TAEM in Thailand

Publication date:2012-03-23

On March 20th, 2012, a signing ceremony for exchanging Memorandum of Understanding between AMDA and TAEM (Thai Association of Emergency Medicine) was held at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok. Dr Yoneyuk

AMDA Completes Third Cataract Project in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Publication date:2012-03-07

Sri Lanka is one of the developing nations that has a large number of senior citizens with cataracts and most of them live in the rural areas.Following AMDA's two main motto of "Local Initiative" and

Securing Clean Water for the Victims of Mt. Merapi Volcanic Eruption

Publication date:2012-02-29

Mount Merapi, nestled in the densely populated area of central Java, Indonesia, is one the most active volcanoes in the world. On Feb. 14, more than a year after its deadly eruption, YKP Surakarta, AM

AMDA's Second Cataract Project in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2012-02-13

Sri Lanka is one of the developing nations that has a large number of senior citizens with cataracts and most of them live in the rural areas where there aren't enough medical services avail to tr

AMDA Indonesia Reaching Out to Its Local People in Sulawesi

Publication date:2012-02-10

On Jan. 30 a strong typhoon swept through Pangkajene , Sulawesi, causing damages and injuries to the villagers of Tekolabbua. As the village is located in a remote area, the news of the disaster reach

AMDA Completed Three Missions in Mindanao

Publication date:2012-01-20

As per our earlier reports AMDA has launched three emergency medical relief activities in a row for the victims of the Typhoon Sendong that swept across the Cagayan de Oro and Iligan region of Mindana

AMDA Continues to Work for the People of Mindanao

Publication date:2012-01-11

AMDA continues its emergency medical aid for the victims of the recent tropical storm 'Sendong'(Washi). AMDA's next relief team is expected to arrive in the disaster area of Mindanao on the 13th. The

AMDA Working with Local Partners for the Victims of Mindanao Typhoon

Publication date:2012-01-04

According to the report of Dec. 26th issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, the death toll from the recent Mindanao Typhoon has now risen to 1,236 and more than 1,000 peopl

AMDA Medical Team Helping the Victims of Mindanao Typhoon

Publication date:2011-12-26

AMDA has launched emergency medical relief activities for the victims of the Typhoon Sendong(Washi) that swept across the Mindanao region in southern Philippines from Dec. 16 to 17. The most fierce st

Follow-up on the Relief Activities in Thailand

Publication date:2011-12-05

In the aftermath of the recent flood crisis, some Thai people are still struggling with flood water. The four members of the 3rd AMDA emergency relief mission arrived in Bangkok on Nov. 20th. The fir

Follow-up Assessment for the Earthquake in Turkey

Publication date:2011-12-01

AMDA's second team of two arrived in Istanbul on the 27th of November and held a meeting with KIMSE YOK MU with whom AMDA's first team of doctors worked in collaboration just after the first earthquak

AMDA's 3rd Dispatch to Thailand

Publication date:2011-11-28

Though the worst of the crisis is over in central Bangkok, vast area in Thailand still remains waterlogged and hardship continues for local residents.AMDA's third medical relief team was dispatched to

AMDA Receives Letter of Appreciation from Delegates of Sichuan Province, China

Publication date:2011-11-15

AMDA is awarded with a letter of appreciation by delegates of Sichuan Province for the past emergency relief activities.AMDA is awarded with a letter of appreciation by delegates of Sichuan Province

Emergency Relief Activity: Myanmar Flood 1

Publication date:2011-11-09

In midland Myanmar, there has been a flood due to the continuous rain since 17th Oct, added by the heavy downpour at 8PM on 19th Oct. This has caused the overflow of Ayeyarwady River and led to the f

Emergency Relief Activity: Myanmar Flood 2

Publication date:2011-11-09

From right after the disaster in midland Myanmar, the local staffs of AMDA group has conducted the damage assessment and started distribution of relief goods and medical equipment required at temporar

AMDA 2nd Team Conducts Health Workshop for Flood Evacuees in Thailand

Publication date:2011-11-08

AMDA 2nd team which arrived in Bangkok on 31st October has been working on a preparation of a trailer and drivers for a test run of the boat, purchased on 3rd Nov.The areas affected by floods are stil

AMDA 2nd Team Emergency Relief Activity Report in flood affected Thailand

Publication date:2011-11-04

AMDA's 2nd Emergency Relief Medical Team (1 doctor and 2 nurses) left Oct 31st 2011 and conducted a needs survey by a round of visit to evacuation centers located in Bangkok city, in cooperation with

The 2nd AMDA Team to Arrive in Flood-Plagued Bangkok

Publication date:2011-11-01

As flood water has started to seep into the city of Bangkok, AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan, has decided to send in another emergency relief team consisting of one doctor and two nurses after con

ER Activities for Floods in Pampanga, the Philippines 2

Publication date:2011-10-31

Attacked by two successive typhoons, Pedring and Quiel, during the month of September 2011. Following the 1st mission in the first week of October, A field officer of AMDA Headquarters arrived in Mani

AMDA Doctors Treating the Injured in Ercis, Turkey 3

Publication date:2011-10-31

AMDA Emergency Medical Team in Ercis, Tukey has been able to respond to the continuing needs of patients who survived the earthquake of 23rd Oct. AMDA Team have been working in partnership with Kimse

AMDA Doctors Treating the Injured in Ercis, Turkey 2

Publication date:2011-10-30

AMDA Emergency Medical Team which left Okayama, Japan, on the 24th, is now actively engaged in relief efforts at ????Sahara Hospital????, Erzis, Van, in the eastern Turkey. AMDA team arrived Van Airpo

ASMP Ceremony in the Philippines for the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-10-29

With an initiative from AMDA Philippines, 10th ASMP ceremony was held on the 2nd of Oct. 2011 in Metro Manila, in the Philippines. This ASMP became the 10th ceremony in the country, and especially org

Aid Goods Distribution (Thailand Flood)

Publication date:2011-10-25

On the 19th, AMDA team consisting of a doctor, nurse and coordinator, joined Thai Association for Emergency Medicine (TAEM) to deliver emergency supplies to the residents of Nakhon Sawan Province, 24

AMDA Emergency Bulletin: Earthquake in Turkey

Publication date:2011-10-25

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit southeast part of Turkey on Sunday Oct. 23. The death toll has exceeded 200 and it is expected to rise. There are still people trapped in the collapsed buildings and hun

ER Activities for Floods in Thailand

Publication date:2011-10-17

Thailand's flood situation is still on high alert. The worst flood in decades has caused massive damage as the floodwater has swept across the country.In coping with this situation, a nurse and a

ER Activities for Floods by Typhoons in the Philippines

Publication date:2011-10-13

Attacked by two successive typhoons, Pedring and Quiel, within the last week of September 2011, Luzon Island of the Philippines has been suffering from severe flood damage.A field officer of the AMDA

AMDA Ophthalmologist and Cataract Mission in Mongolia 2011

Publication date:2011-10-06

AMDA inaugurated its ophthalmologic assistance project in Mongolia by sending its first survey mission in 2009, followed by a second mission in 2010 to hold seminars for optometrists and to give catar

AMDA Sports Exchange Program for Unity in Sri Lanka

Publication date:2011-10-03

AMDA International and AMDA Sri Lanka implemented a post conflict peace building program called "AMDA Sports Exchange Program for Unity" for children aged from 10 to 14 years old in Anuradh

Disaster Rehabilitation through Sports-AMDA Sports Project for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-08-22

AMDA carried out the Sports Exchange for the rehabilitation of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami from Aug 2nd to Aug 6th 2011 in Okayama Prefecture. 46 junior high school soccer players aged from 12 to 15,

Cataract Operation in Sri Lanka: Implementation

Publication date:2011-08-17

AMDA in collaboration with Taiwan- International Health Action (IHA) conducted free Cataract operation mission in the north of Sri Lanka, Jaffna district which was devastated by a long running civil w

AMDA Ophthalmologist and Cataract Mission in Mongolia 2011: Third Mission

Publication date:2011-06-24

AMDA Ophthalmologist and Cataract Mission, the third mission of its series, successfully ended on June 18 in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. A week-long seminar, which started on June 13, gather

Optometry Seminar in Mongolia

Publication date:2011-06-17

Continuing from last year, from June 14 to June 18, 2011, AMDA is conducting a second seminar in Ulaanbaatar designed to explain the advancement in optometry technology. An expert was invited to Mongo

Mongolian Optometrist/Ophthalmologists Visit Japan for Training

Publication date:2011-06-07

A group of optometrist/ophthalmologists from Mongolia that visited Japan from May 22nd returned to Mongolia on June 4th after completing two-week long training/observation in Okayama (partially Tokyo)

ER Follow-up: Recovery from the volcano eruption (Mt. Merapi, Indonesia)

Publication date:2011-05-24

At the time when Mt. Merapi, a volcano in Central Java, Indonesia, erupted in Nov. 2010, AMDA sent a joint relief team to Surakarata to conduct relief work in the region. Upon the team's arrival AMDA

AMDA Peace Clinic to deliver free medical services on Buddha's anniversary

Publication date:2011-05-20

In celebration of the 2,600th anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment, a big event was held in Bodhgaya, India, known as the sanctuary for Buddhist adherents. While a lot of religious & cultural activi

Activity Summary: AMDA Emergency Relief for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-05-06

Overview:Mar. 11: In response to the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeast of Japan, AMDA decided to dispatch its first emergency relief team.Mar. 12: AMDA team left for severe

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #20: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-24

AMDA team completed the transfer of work to local entities in both Iwate and Miyagi and ended all of its direct medical assistance on Apr. 20th. While most of AMDA personnel have withdrawn from the wo

Photographs from AMDA teams: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-21

Iwate Prefecture (the town of Ohtsuchicho):Handing out nutritional supplements at the evacuation centers.Miyagi Pref.(the town of Minamisanriku-cho): *The team in Miyagi will be active until Apr.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #18: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-14

After one month has passed since the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit north-east Japan, people in the afflicted regions participated in a silent prayer on Apr. 11th. Even now, innumerable

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #17: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-11

On Apr. 10th a number of volunteers gathered at a local temple in Okayama (home to AMDA) to sort out the stationery to be sent to the disaster victims in Ohstuchicho and Kamaishi City in Iwate Pref.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #16: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-08

Iwate Prefecture (the town of Ohtsuchicho):AMDA has been continuing medical treatments at the evacuation centers and mobile clinic services in the vicinity. The common ailments include chronic diseas

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #15: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-06

'AMDA to Support Local Doctors by Donating Temporary-Clinic Units'AMDA President, Dr. Shigeru Suganami held a press conference at AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan on 5th April, announcing that AMDA

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #14: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-05

In line with the ongoing medical relief, AMDA has started to shift its relief activities to rehabilitative assistance after three weeks have passed since the earthquake struck.AMDA President, Dr. Shig

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #13: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-02

After three weeks have passed since the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami, the climate has become relatively mild from the time when the disaster struck Tohoku and Kanto regions. However, whilst t

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #12: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-04-01

AMDA's medical teams, one in Iwate and one in Miyagi prefecture, are making untiring efforts towards caring for the victims and evacuees. On average, about ten to twenty staff work in each team at a

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #11: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Publication date:2011-03-29

In response to an increasing number of requests coming in from foreign organizations in joining AMDA's relief work, AMDA has started to collaborate with the overseas relief teams. Iwate Prefecture (Ka

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #10: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-27

Iwate Prefecture (Kamaishi City and the town of Ohtsuchicho):1) OhtsuchichoThe medical infrastructure in the town of Ohtsuchicho was totally devastated due to the torrential tsunami. The clinics and

AMDA Receives Donation from Kurashiki Pilipino Circle (KPC)

Publication date:2011-03-26

On Mar. 24th, the executive members of Kurashiki Pilipino Circle (KPC) visited AMDA to make a donation for AMDA's relief work toward the Japan Earthquake.KPC is a group of Filippino people residin

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #9: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-25

While aftershocks still continue in Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures, current cold weather (snowing in some areas) poses an extra burden on those who are withstanding the aftermath. However, a good news

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #8: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-24

AMDA teams are ongoingly engaged in medical services both in Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures. This report is on the activities in Kamaishi City and the town of Ohtsuchicho in Iwate Pref. as of Mar. 22nd.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #7: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-23

After ten days have passed since AMDA teams entered the disaster sites, the local conditions are gradually showing recovery in Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures. Telephone lines (mobile) and power supply

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #6: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-22

Still rattled by the frequent aftershocks, AMDA teams have been working in Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures. Now that more than 10 days have passed since the occurrence of the earthquake, obvious fatigue

MERCY Malaysia Offers Donations and Support for Japan Earthquake.

Publication date:2011-03-19

On March 17th, AMDA received a courtesy call by an executive member of Malaysian NGO, MERCY Malaysia, who visited Japan to investigate how they could support the suffers of the Japan Earthquake, and a

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #5: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-18

1) AMDA team in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture:AMDA team has been delivering mobile clinic services and relief goods to the nursing homes and schools (evacuation shelters) in Aoba and Miyagino Wards.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #4: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-17

AMDA team in Kamaishi City and the Town of Ohzuchicho, Iwate Prefecture:On Mar. 15th four members of AMDA team working in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture moved to the adjacent Iwate Prefecture to work

AMDA Calling For Donation-Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-16

AMDA Headquarters Calling For Donation-Japan EarthquakeDear AMDA supporters,Thank you very much for your concern and assistance regarding our emergency relief for Japan Earthquake. Our teams in the af

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #3: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-15

Mar. 13th:Since Mar. 13th, AMDA teams have worked in the local nursing home in Aoba Ward, Sendai City. According to AMDA personnel, lifelines including electricity, water and phone lines have been cu

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-13

On Saturday Mar. 12th, after obtaining relief items such as batteries, water and food supplies in Niigata (AMDA's hub located 250km southwest of Sendai) AMDA's first relief team comprising two doctors

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Japan Earthquake

Publication date:2011-03-12

In response to the catastrophic earthquake that hit northern Japan (mag. 8.8) on Friday, Mar. 11th, AMDA dispatched its emergency relief team from its headquarters in Okayama, western Japan. The exte

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #4: Earthquake in New Zealand

Publication date:2011-03-04

On 3rd March, AMDA Multi-national Medical Mission (AMMM) finished their mission in Christchurch and the personnel involved went back to their respective home countries by 5th March. In a week's m

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #3: Earthquake in New Zealand

Publication date:2011-03-01

On 27th February, two more personnel left Japan and joined the AMDA Multi-national Medical Mission in Christchurch on 28th; one medical student from Okayama University, who is a member of Asian Medic

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Earthquake in New Zealand

Publication date:2011-02-28

(This is a message from the father of a woman who is missing and supposed to have been inside the collapsed CTV building. AMDA's staff member, who was sent from our Headquarters in Japan, received th

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Earthquake in New Zealand

Publication date:2011-02-25

In response to the catastrophic earthquake (mag.6.3) that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on Feb. 22nd, AMDA has deployed AMDA Multi-national Medical Mission comprised of relief personnel from Japan

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #3:Floods and landslides in Brazil

Publication date:2011-02-22

The torrential rain on 12th January 2011 in the state of Rio de Janeiro resulted in the worst natural disaster in Brazil. On 18th Jan., AMDA sent a relief team from its headquarters in Japan which in

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Floods and Landslides in Brazil

Publication date:2011-02-01

Recent photos from AMDA team in Nova Friburgo, Brazil:The vestiges of the landslides (the view continues for miles from the town center to the outskirts.)Houses were completely washed away.At the Nati

AMDA Cambodia Supports Vulnerable Children and Youths Through Sports Activities

Publication date:2011-01-21

With the support from Yamaichi Kanko - Japan and AMDA International, AMDA Cambodia has started to introduce a health education program to prevent HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Floods and Landslides in Brazil

Publication date:2011-01-18

In response to the floods and landslides occurring in the state of Rio de Janeiro since Jan. 11th AMDA is going to dispatch relief personnel from its headquarters in Okayama, Japan. As of Jan. 16th t

Haiti Quake Victim to Visit Japan

Publication date:2011-01-14

In commemoration of the first anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake that occurred on Jan. 12th, 2010, AMDA invited its disaster victim in sharing one's tragic experience with the victims of the Grea

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #4: Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

Publication date:2011-01-04

From 7th to 24th Dec. 2010, AMDA's relief team saw 108 cholera patients including eight casualtiesat at the Salvation Army Hospital in Fonds des Negres (120 km west of Port-Au-Prince). The number of

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #3: Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

Publication date:2010-12-14

After leaving Port-Au-Prince on Dec. 7th, AMDA team is now working at a hospital run by the Salvation Army in Fonds des Negres, the location which health ministry of Haiti and WHO/ PAHO (The Pan Ameri

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

Publication date:2010-12-08

AMDA's emergency relief coordinator arrived in Port au Prince in the evening of Dec. 2nd. He travelled to Saint Marc in Artibonite on the following day and visited the regional peripheral hospit

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

Publication date:2010-12-03

On Dec. 1st, a team of doctors from AMDA Headquarters in Japan left for Haiti in response to the recent cholera outbreak. The team comprising one physician, one nurse, one prosthetist and one

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #2: Mt. Merapi Volcano Eruption, Central Java, Indonesia

Publication date:2010-11-20

On Nov. 17th AMDA's relief personnel from AMDA Headquarters and AMDA Indonesia joined together upon their arrival in Surakarta, Central Java. According to AMDA Indonesia, Mt. Merapi's volcanic erupti

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Mt. Merapi Volcano Eruption, Central Java, Indonesia

Publication date:2010-11-16

(AMDA coordinator leaving for Indonesia from Okayama, Japan)In response to Mt. Merapi's volcanic eruption in Indonesia that occurred on Nov. 5th, 2010, AMDA Headquarters and AMDA Indonesia have sent a

Follow-up: AMDA Prosthetic Project in Haiti

Publication date:2010-11-12

In Haiti, AMDA has been working in DASH (Developmental Activities And Services For Health), a local hospital in Delmas located in the west of Port-Au-Prince where it set up a prosthetic lab to provid

AMDA Strengthens Ties With Turkey

Publication date:2010-11-09

From Oct. 17th to 27th AMDA President, Dr. Shigeru Suganami, visited Turkey to strengthen ties with the country in the scope of establishing a disaster response scheme; realizing Turkey's growing

AMDA Signs MOU with Health Sciences University of Mongolia

Publication date:2010-11-09

On Sept. 7th 2010, AMDA concluded the Memorandum of Understanding with Health Sciences University of Mongolia (HSUM) for the establishment of partnership. This MOU is a formal recognition of understa

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #1: Earthquake and Tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia

Publication date:2010-11-04

(AMDA Indonesia team in North Pagai, West Sumatra)AMDA started emergency relief activity for victims of the huge earthquake and tsunami that occurred on the evening of 25th October off the weste

AMDA Ophthalmologist and Cataract Mission in Mongolia 2010: Second Mission

Publication date:2010-10-12

AMDA Headquarters has been engaged in two ophthalmic services, cataract surgery and optometric training in Mongolia. As follow-up to the first mission in June 2010, AMDA sent a team of Japanese medic

Follow-up Assessment II: Chile Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2010-10-08

AMDA recently conducted its second follow-up assessment for Chile Earthquake occurred in February, 2010. In response to the catastrophic quake, AMDA dispatched a joint relief team to Talca and Const

AMDA Emergency Bulletin #3: Floods in Pakistan

Publication date:2010-09-21

In response to the catastrophic flood disaster that struck Pakistan in late July, since Sept. 17th, the team of doctors from AMDA Headquarters is conducting ER activities in Thatta in the southern pr

Disaster Rehabilitation through Sports-AMDA Sports Project in Haiti - Diary III

Publication date:2010-08-30

Disaster Rehabilitation through Sports-AMDA Sports Project in Haiti - Diary I/II

Publication date:2010-08-23

On 18 Aug 2010, the soccer event organized by AMDA took place in Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), aiming at cheering up the Haitian children that withstood the earthquake th

AMDA Ophthalmologist and Cataract Mission in Mongolia 2010

Publication date:2010-07-20

From June 23rd to July 1st, AMDA Headquarters in collaboration with Mongolian Ophthalmologist Society held "AMDA Ophthalmologist and Cataract Mission in Mongolia 2010" in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

AMDA Emergency Bulletin IV: Civil Strife in Kyrgyzstan

Publication date:2010-07-13

On July 5th, AMDA team visited two communities in the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, to provide necessary assistance to the displaced people in the region. Yujnyi village in the south area of Osh:

AMDA Emergency Bulletin III: Civil Strife in Kyrgyzstan

Publication date:2010-07-06

Since its arrival in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on June 30th, AMDA’s relief team has been engaged in relief work for the victims of the recent ethnic unrest.BishkekOn July 2nd, accompanied by

AMDA Emergency Bulletin II: Civil Strife in Kyrgyzstan

Publication date:2010-07-02

On June 30th, a team of relief personnel from AMDA Headquarters and AMDA Kazakhstan arrived in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Upon their arrival, they held meetings with Kyrgyzstan’s

AMDA Emergency Bulletin I: Civil Strife in Kyrgyzstan

Publication date:2010-06-29

In response to the ethnic unrest in Kyrgyzstan, on June 25th, AMDA Headquarters sent one coordinator to Bishkek, the capital. AMDA coordinator will be joined by one doctor from AMDA Kazakh

Follow-up Assessment: Chile Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2010-06-22

For the follow-up assessment on AMDA’s rehabilitative assistance for Chile Earthquake, on June 10th AMDA Headquarters sent one nurse to Talca and Constitucion in the Seventh Maule Province, Chil

AMDA Soul and Medicine Program (ASMP) in Corregidor Island, the Philippines

Publication date:2010-06-18

AMDA conducted its AMDA Soul and Medicine Programme (ASMP) in the historic island of Corregidor in the Philippines on 12th of June 2010. This is the 9th ASMP in the Philippines and took place in t

AMDA Prosthetic Project/Sports Project in Haiti

Publication date:2010-06-11

AMDA-Haiti Prosthetic ProjectAMDA has finally launched its next phase of the project in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January. AMDA’s coordinator from its headquarters made a

AMDA Emergency Bulletin IX: Chile Earthquake Emergency Relief

Publication date:2010-05-30

On Mar. 25th, AMDA’s relief team in Constitucion, Chile, held mobile health and hygiene workshops in the coastal areas that were heavily affected by the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.&nb

AMDA Emergency Bulletin XII: Haiti Emergency Relief

Publication date:2010-05-14

To complement the earlier emergency medical treatments given to the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti in January, two doctors from AMDA Bolivia flew to Gonaives on May 5th.Four months

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AMDA student club members to donate stationery to Guinea-Bissau

COVID-19 Outbreak #3: AMDA HQ to dispatch med personnel to Okinawa, Japan

AMDA to coordinate the dispatch of expert as WHO GOARN focal point

COVID-19 Outbreak #2: AMDA HQ to dispatch med personnel to Okinawa, Japan

COVID-19 Outbreak #1: AMDA HQ to dispatch med personnel to Okinawa, Japan

Updates from AMDA Malino Farm, Indonesia

AMDA Emergency Relief #5: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

1. Bohol (Affected households: 20,143)

AMDA Emergency Relief #4: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

1. Siargao:

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Flood Relief in Malaysia

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Online meeting on endoscopy at AMDA Damak Hospital, Nepal

AMDA India Chairperson to join free Ayurveda services

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Super Typhoon “Odette” (Rai), Philippines

Online seminar on disaster preparedness for students in Nepal

Providing school supplies to children in Bodhgaya, India

An elderly care home run by former AMDA Peace Clinic staff in Bodhgaya, India

AMDA Emergency Relief #3: Tropical Strom “Maring”, Philippines

AMDA India Chairperson to join a free medical program

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AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Floods in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

A campaign to support informal workers in the Philippines

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Tropical Strom “Maring”, Philippines

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Tropical Strom “Maring”, Philippines

AMDA Peace Clinic: Resumed services partially since July 2021

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Floods in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

AMDA Emergency Relief #10: Earthquake in Haiti

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AMDA Emergency Relief #9: Earthquake in Haiti

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