JICA Solomon Islands recently had the honor of welcoming Prof. Dr. Yujiro Handa, a renowned hospital management expert with broad international experience across Asia and Africa, for a brief yet impactful visit to the country.
During his stay, Prof. Handa visited the Vura Clinic, where he observed ongoing operational improvements led by a JICA volunteer. He also toured the National Referral Hospital (NRH) and reconnected with four staff members from the Biomedical Department who had attended his lectures during a short-term JICA training program in Japan.
A highlight of his visit was a series of seminars on the 5S-KAIZEN-TQM approach to quality management in healthcare. The sessions were attended in person by eight JICA volunteers and over 20 healthcare professionals from NRH. An additional 10 JICA volunteers and colleagues from other Pacific Island countries joined the seminars online, reflecting strong regional interest.
Participants praised the sessions and expressed enthusiasm for applying the 5S-KAIZEN-TQM principles to enhance healthcare service delivery.
JICA Solomon Islands extends heartfelt thanks to Prof. Handa for his valuable contributions and continued support in strengthening healthcare systems in the Pacific.
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