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Peoples’ Solidarity Counteracted the Earthquake and Helped the Victims. May 12, 2008. A Project of the Ministry of Health in Gan Su. Gan Su has an area that is 13 times the total area of the whole island of Taiwan.
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Peoples’ Solidarity Counteracted the Earthquake and Helped the Victims May 12, 2008 A Project of the Ministry of Health in Gan Su
Gan Su has an area that is 13 times the total area of the whole island of Taiwan. Its population is 30 million, more than the population of Taiwan. Gan Su Magnitude 8 Magnitude 7.5
The earthquake has affected 42,000 families and left 326 people dead while more than 7,121 were severely injured. 176,000 people lost their properties, livelihoods, belongings, etc. 113,000 houses were totally destroyed and 2,678 school buildings were torn down to rubbles.
A woman in the midst of the rubbles… devastated by the earthquake. This boy’s leg was amputated.
A woman lamented in distress. Lives were totally wrecked Children were left orphans…
Members of the CATHOLIC SANIPAX SOCIO-MEDICAL SERVICE AND EDUCATION FOUDATION were warmly welcomed in Gan Su Airport.
The members of the foundation discussing the psychological effect of the earthquake to the people and the interventions needed for remedy.
Many participated in the counseling training conducted by the foundation.