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Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 7, 2026 at 7:43 AM

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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.

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