Efforts are ongoing to ensure that every injured person receives medical care after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. The powerful quake struck Dingri County in Xigaze City on Tuesday morning, claiming at least 126 lives, damaging 27,248 homes, and affecting about 61,500 people.
Medical teams are working tirelessly to provide treatment to all injured patients at a hospital in Xigaze. Additional medical experts are conducting online consultations to support on-site medical staff, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care.
Local authorities have mobilized resources to expedite rescue operations, offering medical assistance, food, and shelter to those affected. Temporary shelters are being set up to accommodate displaced residents, and relief supplies are being distributed across the region.
“We are doing everything possible to reach all affected areas and ensure that victims receive immediate help,” said a spokesperson from the regional emergency response team.
The earthquake has prompted a massive response from various sectors, highlighting the unity and resilience of the community in the face of disaster. Volunteers and aid organizations are collaborating to provide essential support, including psychological counseling for survivors.
Efforts continue as teams work around the clock to search for survivors, assess damage, and restore essential services. The focus remains on treating the injured and resettling those who have lost their homes, aiming to return a sense of normalcy to the region as swiftly as possible.
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Efforts ongoing to treat injured, resettle earthquake victims
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