Japan provides DNA testing equipment to help identify flash flood victims
Summary
Japan has provided DNA testing equipment and reagents to Nepal as emergency relief to help identify victims of the August 26 flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border. The handover took place at the Nepal Police Central Forensic Science Lab in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Japan supplied DNA testing equipment and reagents to Nepal as additional emergency relief assistance.
- The aid is intended to help identify victims of the August 26 flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border.
- The handover was held on October 8 at the Nepal Police Central Forensic Science Lab in Kathmandu.
- Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru conveyed condolences and said Japan stands in solidarity with Nepal.
