- Reception for the Prime Minister of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia, at the Serbia Pavilion at Expo 2005 in Osaka
- Certificate Award Ceremony for the Medical Programme for Invited Medical Specialists at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Welcome Reception for the Doctor Invited from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Discussion Meeting with QoLF Supporters from Poland
- Power of Elegande at Happo-en on 5 Dec
- Jordanian Ambassador Visits Kagoshima Governor: Yomiuri Shimbun Report
- Letter of appreciation sent by the Cuban Ambassador. For the dispatch of Professor Hasegawa of the University of Tokyo to Cuba.
- Report by Prof Hasegawa, University of Tokyo, on his mission to Cuba
- HE Ambassadors of the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Cuba to Japan paid a courtesy call on Dr Sakae Tanaka, Director of the University of Tokyo Hospital.
- QoLF Academic Exchange Programme in Havana, Republic of Cuba
Certificate Award Ceremony for the Medical Programme for Invited Medical Specialists at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2025.06.04
QoLF President Hiroko Suzuki attended the certificate award ceremony for Dr. Alshare, a Jordanian doctor who completed the QoLF medical programme, hosted by Ali Abdul Wahhab Ali Al-Arabiat, Charge d’Affaires of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The ceremony was conducted at the residence of the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The directors and chief physicians of Kagoshima Sagara Hospital, Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, and the University of Tokyo Hospital, where Dr. Alshare completed the programme, confirmed the completion of the course and presented Dr. Alshare with certificates of completion from their respective hospitals.This was followed by a performance of the national anthems of both countries by soprano Hisae Kakizawa. Afterwards, the participants enjoyed a Jordanian dinner and talked about their experiences during the medical programme in Japan. All of the doctors expressed their hope that medical exchanges between Japan and Jordan will continue in the future.
Welcome Reception for the Doctor Invited from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2025.05.25
On 24 May 2025, we held a welcome reception for doctors invited from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan who were undergoing training in Japan.
This welcome party was held to deepen the acquaintance between the doctors from the University of Tokyo Hospital and the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, which are our training cooperation hospitals, and Mr. Ali Abdul-Wahhab Ali AL-ARABIYAT, Charge d’Affaires ad interim, also attended the event.
Discussion Meeting with QoLF Supporters from Poland
2025.04.05
On 5 April 2025, a gathering was held between our directors and supporters visiting Japan from the Republic of Poland to discuss future business collaborations.
Jordanian Ambassador Visits Kagoshima Governor: Yomiuri Shimbun Report
2024.10.03
On June 13, 2024, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the visit of HE Jordanian Ambassador Lina Annab to Kagoshima Prefecture. The ambassador met with the prefectural governor and visited Sagara Hospital to discuss plans for the training of Jordanian doctors, as part of the QoLF international medical exchange program, with funding already secured by QoLF for next year.
Letter of appreciation sent by the Cuban Ambassador. For the dispatch of Professor Hasegawa of the University of Tokyo to Cuba.
2024.05.24
Report by Prof Hasegawa, University of Tokyo, on his mission to Cuba
2024.05.08
A report on the Republic of Cuba by Dr Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Professor of Artificial Organs and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, on the QoLF Academic Exchange Programme in March 2024, at the destination Cuba. Please click here for the slide show (no audio).
HE Ambassadors of the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Cuba to Japan paid a courtesy call on Dr Sakae Tanaka, Director of the University of Tokyo Hospital.
2024.03.28
On 28 March 2024, H.E. Aleksandra Kovács, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to Japan and H.E. Hisela Beatriz García Rivera, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Japan paid a courtesy visit to the Director of Sakae Tanaka Hospital, University of Tokyo Hospital, which has been cooperating in the QoLF international exchange for medical specialists who are recommended by the embassies of the countries.
The courtesy visit took place in the Director’s Office of the University of Tokyo Hospital, where the Head of the International Medical Division provided an overview of the hospital’s esteemed position as a premier healthcare institution in Japan. Following this introduction, Hospital Director Professor Tanaka elaborated on the University of Tokyo Hospital’s mission and scope.
During the visit, the Ambassadors of Serbia and Cuba expressed their interest in fostering continued academic exchanges in the future, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in medical education and practice.
The delegation was then given a tour of the University of Tokyo Hospital, acquainting them with its state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
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.
Visit to the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2023.12.26
On 26th December 2023, at the Royal Hashemite Embassy in Jordan, QoLF President Suzuki informed H.E. Ms. Lina Annab that Jordan is a candidate to invite doctors to Japan and that the funds will be used from the proceeds of the Charity Gala Dinner in 2024.
In response, H.E. Ms. Annab expressed her gratitude and generously offered her cooperation in organising the 2024 Charity Gala Dinner.
