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Red Cross Relief Activities in DPRK
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Pyongyang, August 10 (KCNA) -- Red Cross activities have been conducted in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to heal the flood damage and stabilize the life of the people in the affected areas. The DPRK Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the members of the delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies working in the country, has sent relief goods to the flood-stricken areas. Red Cross branch offices in such areas as Anju City and Nyongwon and Taehung Counties of South Phyongan Province and Sinhung, Yonggwang and Pukchong Counties of South Hamgyong Province have made a detailed survey of the flood damage, while stabilizing people's livelihood. Participating in the relief activities are more than 4,500 Red Cross members and volunteers. They have set up first-aid treatment stations in many places to give medical services to those suffering from injuries and contaminated water. Branch offices have also provided residents with information necessary for preventing accidents and diseases in anticipation of another torrential rain. |
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