Emergency Assistance to the United Mexican States in Response to the New Strain of Influenza

May 1, 2009
Japanese

Regarding the new strain of influenza in Mexico, the Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods worth approximately 21 million yen in response to a request from the Government of Mexico. Specifically, Japan provides 190,000 masks, 3,000 pairs of goggles, 3,000 disposable surgical clothes, 3,000 pairs of disposable gloves for medical use, and 1,370 bottles of antiseptic solution for washing hands. These goods will be transported from Japan on May 2 (Saturday), excepting a part of the antiseptic solution, which is to be sent out May 4 (Monday).
In addition, at the request from the Government of Mexico, Japan is currently carrying out procedures to be able to provide items, including more than 20 thermograph cameras, as quickly as possible to help strengthen medical inspection in airports and other locations. Including these items, Japan’s emergency assistance will total up to 100 million yen.
Given the global spread of the new strain of influenza, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its alert level from Phase 4 to 5 on April 29 (Wednesday). Considering this situation, the Government of Japan resolved to respond to the Government of Mexico’s request and provide assistance to enable them to strengthen measures for medical treatment to those who have contracted the disease and medical inspection and quarantine.

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