H.E. Ambassador MATSUURA Hiroshi Attends Opening Ceremony of the Introduction of Endobronchial Ultrasound and Training Programme in Kenya
2025/11/25
On Tuesday 25 November 2025, H.E. Ambassador MATSUURA Hiroshi attended the opening ceremony of the “Introduction of Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) in Kenya and Training of Endoscopy Specialist Nurses and Medical Engineers Project” implemented by Nagasaki University at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
This training is part of the “Projects for Global Growth of Medical Technologies” by the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS), and this year marks its first year. The programme is administered by the Kenya Research Station of the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, which serves as the primary implementing body. Eight specialists from Nagasaki University visited Kenya to provide intensive bronchoscopy training for Kenyan doctors, nurses, and medical technologists.
Through this project, the programme is expected to contribute to the enhancement of specialized medical skills and human resource development within Kenya’s healthcare system.
By contributing to the improvement of healthcare services in Kenya, it aims to support the provision of high-quality, community-based healthcare and the establishment of sustainable healthcare systems. This, in turn, is expected to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of “Good Health and Well-being for All”. Japan continues to support the strengthening of a sustainable bronchoscopy system in Kenya, enabling the early detection and prevention of lung cancer, and remains committed to advancing bilateral cooperation in the health sector.
This training is part of the “Projects for Global Growth of Medical Technologies” by the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS), and this year marks its first year. The programme is administered by the Kenya Research Station of the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, which serves as the primary implementing body. Eight specialists from Nagasaki University visited Kenya to provide intensive bronchoscopy training for Kenyan doctors, nurses, and medical technologists.
Through this project, the programme is expected to contribute to the enhancement of specialized medical skills and human resource development within Kenya’s healthcare system.
By contributing to the improvement of healthcare services in Kenya, it aims to support the provision of high-quality, community-based healthcare and the establishment of sustainable healthcare systems. This, in turn, is expected to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of “Good Health and Well-being for All”. Japan continues to support the strengthening of a sustainable bronchoscopy system in Kenya, enabling the early detection and prevention of lung cancer, and remains committed to advancing bilateral cooperation in the health sector.