- QoLF Academic Exchange Programme in Havana, Republic of Cuba
- Attendance at Working Dinner at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba
- Visit to the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Cookery Class & Dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Visit to Niigata University of Health and Welfare
- Attendance at reception hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba.
- Power of Elegance Charity Gala Dinner Held
- Courtesy Visit to the Hospital Director of the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR with H.E.Cuban Ambassador
- Reception with invited doctors
- Welcome reception for doctors invited under the QoLF project at the Jamaican Ambassador’s Residence in Japan
QoLF Academic Exchange Programme in Havana, Republic of Cuba
2024.03.02
In response to a request from the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Japan, Dr. Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Professor of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at the Department of Surgery for Organ Pathology, Artificial Organs, and Transplantation, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, was dispatched to Cuba on March 2, 2024, funded by QoLF Academic Exchange Fund.
During his visit, Dr. Hasegawa delivered lectures and engaged in discussions at Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital and William Soler Hospital. Additionally, he provided technical support at CIMEQ (The Medical Surgical Research Centre), contributing to advancements in medical practices.
The final day of the academic exchange involved a meeting at the Cuban Ministry of Health with the Dr. Reinol Delfin García Moreiro, Deputy Minister of Public Health and senior officials. At this gathering, QoLF President Suzuki and Professor Hasegawa expressed their gratitude to Dr. Iliovanys Betancourt Plaza of the Ministry of Health and the medical professionals at the hospitals for their support of the program. In his welcoming address, the Vice-Minister of Health acknowledged the program’s achievements and expressed hope for its continuation in the future.
Attendance at Working Dinner at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba
2024.02.07
On February 7, 2024, President Hiroko Suzuki of the Quality of Life Foundation (QoLF) attended a working dinner at the official residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba. The event, hosted by H.E. Ms. Gisela Beatriz GARCÍA Rivera, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Japan, was held in preparation for a medical academic exchange visit to Cuba scheduled for early March 2024. Dr. Kiyoshi Hasegawa, a distinguished Professor of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Medicine, is slated to lead the delegation.
The purpose of the visit revolves around medical exchange, particularly focusing on hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Hasegawa will deliver lectures, partake in surgical procedures, and engage in discussions on surgical techniques during his time in Cuba. Additionally, he is scheduled to meet with officials from the Cuban Ministry of Health to foster collaboration and exchange of expertise.
At the working dinner, discussions centered on finalizing the itinerary for the hospital visits during the academic exchange. Furthermore, Ambassador Garcia conveyed her appreciation to Professor Hasegawa and the organizing committee for facilitating this valuable academic collaboration. The exchange is anticipated to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between medical professionals from Japan and Cuba, ultimately benefiting patients in both countries.
