In Japan, MSF has responded to natural disasters, such as earthquakes in 2011 and 2016, and to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
In 2011, MSF teams responded to the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off the northeastern coast of Japan. Teams also responded by providing medical treatment in evacuation centres after the April 2016 earthquake in Kumamoto.
In April and May 2020, our teams responded to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in the country, providing medical assistance to people on board a docked cruise ship, and supporting with epidemiological analysis in Tokyo.
Natural hazards
MSF continues psychological care for earthquake and tsunami survivors
Project Update
11 May 2011
Japan
'The people around me in Kenya saw it as an event in another world, but for me it was my problem'
Voices from the Field
8 Apr 2011
Japan
MSF psychologists work with quake and tsunami survivors in Japan
Voices from the Field
5 Apr 2011
Japan
MSF works with psychologists in aftermath of Japanese quake
Project Update
25 Mar 2011
Japan
Interview with Eric Ouannes, General Director of MSF Japan
Project Update
20 Mar 2011
Photo Story
MSF continues to respond to chronic diseases for the elderly in Japan's evacuation centres
20 Mar 2011
Photo Story