To support medical and welfare services

19. Supporting Medical Staffs

This activity aims to ease the burden on medical staffs, who play a crucial role in humanitarian aid efforts.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care workers faced overwhelming demands beyond regular medical care, affecting their mental and physical well-being. They also struggled with shortages of medical equipment and supplies. In response, the Japanese Red Cross Society provided essential items such as masks and protective clothing, while also offering mental health care support for medical personnel.

Even in normal times, Red Cross volunteers assist medical facilities in various ways. They guide outpatients, support wheelchair users, interact with patients in palliative care wards, play with children in pediatric wards, and help with hospital gardening.

https://www.jrc.or.jp/about/publication/pdf/covid-19_R1-4.pdf