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.
Japan
MSF teams spread to new areas throughout the earthquake zone
Project Update
17 Mar 2011
Japan
MSF works in isolated Japanese community devastated by quake
Project Update
16 Mar 2011
Japan
MSF works in isolated community in Japan devastated by quake
Statement
15 Mar 2011
Japan
Significant needs in remote quake and tsunami-hit areas of Japan
Project Update
15 Mar 2011
Japan
MSF continues to assess in quake and tsunami devastated areas of Japan
Project Update
14 Mar 2011
Japan
MSF team assesses quake-battered area
Project Update
12 Mar 2011