Nepalis and Japanese health professionals residing in Japan assembled for a seminar in Tokyo on February 3.
This was the third seminar of Nepal-Japan Dialogue Series supported by the Embassy of Nepal in Tokyo, which has previously included discussions on diverse issues of Nepal such as infrastructure and agriculture.
The theme of the Nepal Japan Dialogue Series III was “Improving healthcare system in Nepal” which focused on several components of Japanese healthcare system which can be transferred to Nepal.
Speaking in the program, Dr. Prakash Shakya, highlighted the need of health system strengthening to improve the healthcare access in Nepal. He also emphasized that Nepal can learn a lot on universal health coverage and health technology from Japan.
Meanwhile, Prof. Yasuo Sakuma, President at University of Tokyo Health Sciences, emphasized on integrating basic science and traditional knowledge in medical education.
Krishna Chandra Aryal, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Nepal, Tokyo underlined the embassy’s commitment to facilitate the transfer of health-related technology and interventions from Japan to Nepal. Aryal also encouraged Japanese experts to invest in medical related sectors in Nepal.
Around 70 Japanese and Nepali professionals from different prefectures of Japan attended the program.
