La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Reading of the manifesto during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

A floral offering during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Dozens of people during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Dozens of people during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

A floral offering during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Dozens of people during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Placement of a plaque indicating the 'Solidarity Bridge' during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Placement of a plaque indicating the 'Solidarity Bridge' during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Dozens of people during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Dozens of people during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on the 'Puente de la Solidaridad', on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

La Torre honors volunteers and victims of the DANA next to the 'Solidarity Bridge'

Placement of a plaque indicating the 'Solidarity Bridge' during a tribute to the volunteers and victims of the DANA, on December 29, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community Spain. L'Associació de Veïnes i Veïns de La Torre has celebrated a tribute to the volunteers who have participated and continue to participate in relief work for those affected by the DANA, which last October 29 caused flooding in the province of Valencia. During the event, which also serves to remember the more than 220 deaths that have been recorded as a result of this storm, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims, a manifesto "of gratitude to the volunteers" was read and the installation of "a plaque that baptizes the bridge in a popular way" was carried out. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

TCM Sanfu Medicinal Patch

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 3, 2024 - A doctor in the department of acupuncture and Massage at a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital gives a person a moxibustion to help his veins in Chongqing, China, July 3, 2024.

Chinese-invested hospital helps advance healthcare in Ethiopia

STORY: Chinese-invested hospital helps advance healthcare in Ethiopia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese-invested Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG QIANG, Doctor at Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital 3. various of the patients getting treatment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): ETENESH SISAY, Patient 5. various of the patients getting treatment 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): BITEW SEWUNET, Patient STORYLINE: Inside the Chinese-invested Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital, a team of specialized medical professionals conducted Africa's first advanced vein care and treatment. The operation led by Zhang Qiang marks a new milestone in the hospital's fast-growing reputation as the leading healthcare service provider in the East African country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG QIANG, Doctor at Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital "Varicose veins is one of the most popular di

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

NAGOYA, Japan - A senior executive (L) of Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, a regional bank in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, tells a press conference in Nagoya on April 11, 2012, about the biometric automated teller machines the bank will be introducing that let customers withdraw cash without the need of their bank cards or account books. The company said the same day that it will introduce the biometric identification system, based on veins in the palm of the hand, from late September.

Hitachi develops new biometric identification system

Hitachi develops new biometric identification system

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. said on Sept. 1 it has developed an identification system based on the pattern of veins in fingers (shown in photo) as the race to develop biometric identification systems intensifies among Japanese high-tech companies. Hitachi claims the functionality of the new system is among the highest in the world as it takes only one second to identify an individual and has an error rate of close to zero.

Chinese acupuncture popular among Ugandans

STORY: Chinese acupuncture popular among Ugandans DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the treatment 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Luganda): ZERIDA KYOKUSIIMA, Patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LI XIAOBIN, Chinese acupuncturist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JUSTINE KIRABO, Acupuncture intern STORYLINE: Acupuncture, a component of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining popularity among Ugandans, especially the elderly who have back pains, leg pains, and knee pains. SOUNDBITE 1 (Luganda): ZERIDA KYOKUSIIMA, Patient "I came for the Chinese needle because I have spent a long time with a lot of pain. I have been having back pain that goes through my legs and veins, and I have been in this severe pain for two years. Whenever I stand up, sitting becomes a challenge, and when I'm seated, I can barely stand. So when I came to this hospital, they told me about the Chinese doctors doing acupuncture. I decided to try it out hoping that I will get healed from this pain."

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Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

NAGOYA, Japan - A senior executive (L) of Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, a regional bank in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, tells a press conference in Nagoya on April 11, 2012, about the biometric automated teller machines the bank will be introducing that let customers withdraw cash without the need of their bank cards or account books. The company said the same day that it will introduce the biometric identification system, based on veins in the palm of the hand, from late September. (Kyodo)

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Free Clinic

Medical workers collect blood from a citizen's veins in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, March 18, 2021.

Free Clinic

Free Clinic

Medical workers collect blood from a citizen's veins in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, March 18, 2021.

Free Clinic

Free Clinic

Medical workers collect blood from a citizen's veins in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, March 18, 2021.

Hitachi develops new biometric identification system

Hitachi develops new biometric identification system

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. said on Sept. 1 it has developed an identification system based on the pattern of veins in fingers (shown in photo) as the race to develop biometric identification systems intensifies among Japanese high-tech companies. Hitachi claims the functionality of the new system is among the highest in the world as it takes only one second to identify an individual and has an error rate of close to zero. (Kyodo)