India has stepped up relief work in the quake-hit areas of Turkiye and Syria as the sixth Operation Dest flight reached Turkey.
The sixth #OperationDost flight reaches Türkiye.
More search and rescue teams, dog squads, essential search & access equipment, medicines and medical equipment ready for deployment in the relief efforts. pic.twitter.com/tacGyzsCDB
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 8, 2023
The death toll in the series of earthquakes in the two countries has crossed 15,000. Rescue workers have warned that the toll is likely to rise as many people remain trapped under the rubble. Despite days of rescue work, workers are struggling to reach some of the worst-hit areas.
This field hospital in Hatay, Türkiye will treat those affected by the earthquake.
Our team of medical & critical care specialists and equipment are preparing to treat emergencies. #OperationDost https://t.co/YVwxfJoJEf pic.twitter.com/bIsNxWxkHf
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 8, 2023
The Indian Army has set up a field hospital at Iskenderun in Hatay province of Türkiye. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said the field hospital will treat those affected by the earthquake. He said, a team of Indian medical and critical care specialists and equipment are preparing to treat emergencies.
#OperationDost in full swing!
The @adgpi Field Hospital being set up at Iskenderun, Hatay province in Türkiye.
Once functional, it will be a 30-bedded fully-equipped medical facility with Operation Theatre, X-ray machines, ventilators, etc. pic.twitter.com/aq17lDt97t
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) February 8, 2023
MEA Spokesperson Arindam bagchi said, it will be a 30-bedded fully-equipped medical facility with Operation Theatre, X-ray machines, ventilators, etc.
