Japanese nursing delegation in Dhaka

A nursing delegation from Japan led by President of University of Kochi Dr Hiroko Minami is visiting Dhaka to discuss ways to develop nursing sector in Bangladesh.

According to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) during her six-day stay in the capital Minami would also explore possibilities of JICA’s future cooperation in health sector particularly in nursing.
The delegation is expected to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Health Minister AFM Ruhal Haque.
They will also hold discussions with the officials of the Directorate of Nursing Services, Dhaka Nursing College, Bangladesh Nursing Association, Bangladesh Nursing Council, and Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.

The delegation will also visit JICA assisted ‘safe-motherhood’ project at Narshingdi.

“Dr Minami has served as an outstanding leader in nursing education, research, and administration, not only in her native Japan but throughout Asia and internationally,” JICA says.