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Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery

Al Jazeera Friday 07 August 2026, 07:43 UTC 1 min read
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Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery A video showing medical staff shielding their patient as a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan during surgery has gone viral. Kumamoto General Hospital said the operation was completed safely, and the hospital has since resumed outpatient services. Published On 7 Aug 2026

Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery A video showing medical staff shielding their patient as a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan during surgery has gone viral. Kumamoto General Hospital said the operation was completed safely, and the hospital has since resumed outpatient services. Published On 7 Aug 2026
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