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Vietnam presents medical equipment to quake-hit Turkey

An international rescue delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security on February 12 presented medical equipment and supplies weighing 2 tonnes to Turkey, recently affected by a devastating earthquake, through this country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Vietnam presents medical equipment to quake-hit Turkey ảnh 1The Vietnamese delegation presents medical equipment to Turkey. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An international rescue delegation of the VietnameseMinistry of Public Security on February 12 presented medical equipment andsupplies weighing 2 tonnes to Turkey, recently affected by a devastatingearthquake, through this country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority(AFAD).

The aid includes emergency medicine, essential drugs,medical supplies, tents, chemicals for disease prevention and control, andmedical equipment used in disaster emergency situations.

Later the same day, the Vietnamese delegation coordinatedwith AFAD to allocate these equipment and other supplies to recipients, including the largest hospital in Adiyamancity.

Vietnam presents medical equipment to quake-hit Turkey ảnh 2The Vietnamese delegation coordinates with AFAD to allocate medical equipment and supplies to recipients. (Photo: VNA)
AFAD deputy director in Adiyaman Isamail Sahin appreciated Vietnam’said and expressed his deep thanks for this assistance of the Vietnamese Governmentand people and the Ministry of Public Security.

Adiyaman is one of the three places most affected by the February6 earthquake. As of February 13 noon (Vietnam time), the deadly disaster  had killedmore than 34,000 people in not only Turkey but also Syria.

This is the first time Vietnam has deployed search andrescue forces in coordination with other countries following a naturaldisaster./.
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