Japan to contribute ¥294 million to Gaza’s healthcare system
The funds will be used to strengthen the coordination between emergency medical teams in the area.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
The funds will be used to strengthen the coordination between emergency medical teams in the area.

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