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After disaster struck the Fukushima Prefecture in the spring of 2011, the region has prioritized the need to re-examine their preparedness for future disasters. One startling statistic born out of the disaster was that the mortality rate amongst persons with disabilities was more than double that of the average person. International Medical Corps has partnered with non-profit organizations like Iwaki City’s WaiWai Workshop to ensure that the next time disaster strikes all groups are prepared to
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International Medical Corps Works with People with Disabilities in Japan to Prepare for Future Disasters - International Medical Corps
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After disaster struck the Fukushima Prefecture in the spring of 2011, the region has prioritized the need to re-examine their preparedness for future disasters. One startling statistic born out of the disaster was that the mortality rate amongst persons with disabilities was more than double that of the average person. International Medical Corps has partnered with non-profit organizations like Iwaki City’s WaiWai Workshop to ensure that the next time disaster strikes all groups are prepared to
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