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◆Japan Hands Over Dental Units to Belau National Hospital
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiro Tajiri handed over two new dental units to Belau National Hospital (BNH) in a ceremony held at the Health Minister’s Conference Room in Meyuns, Koror, for the “Project for Procurement of Dental Units to Belau National Hospital”. The project amounting to $120,613 was funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Human Security Projects (GGP).
The ceremony was witnessed by Minister of Health Gregorio Ngirmang, Chief of Staff of President’s Office Secilil Eldebechel, Senate Floor Leader Raynold Oilouch, Director of Hospital and Clinical Services Dr. Debbie Ngemaes, Director of Public Health Sherilynn Madraisau, Acting Chief of Oral Health Janice Mathew, and BNH staff.
Through the project, two new dental chair units, dental instruments and maintenance materials were procured. A training on how to use and maintain the machineries was also held by the Japanese manufacturer for the BNH staff prior to its usage.
In his remarks, Ambassador Tajiri stated that the new machineries were procured to replace the old dental facilities which have been limiting the services provided to the patients. He added, “By following what you had learned through the training, I hope all the machineries and equipment will be well maintained and taken care of, in order to serve at this hospital for a long period of time.”
Ambassador Tajiri also expressed hope and anticipation that the patients on the long waiting lists could receive the treatment sooner and more comfortably than before, and that the project would lead to further development of medical services in Palau.
◆ Japan's GGP Grant for Belau National Hospital Signed
On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Ambassador of Japan Kazuhiro Tajiri and Acting Director of Bureau of Public Health Sherylinn Madraisau signed documents formally officializing “The Project for Procurement of Dental Unit for Belau National Hospital”. The signing ceremony was held at Belau National Hospital (BNH) and was witnessed by Minister of Health Gregorio Ngirmang, First Lady Debbie Remengesau, Chief of Staff of President’s Office Cecilil Eldebechel, Senator Mason Whipps, Director of Bureau of Hospital and Clinical Services Dr. Debbie Ngemaes and related BNH staff.
The grant officialized is valued at $120,613 and is offered through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). Through the project, two brand new dental chair units, dental instruments, maintenance materials will be procured and trainings will be implemented by a Japanese manufacturer.
Dental clinic at BNH has been facing concerns of a long waiting list of patients for a long period of time. One of the key factors to this issue was the insufficient condition of the machineries and equipments the clinic has been using for over twenty years. However, by the new machineries and equipments installed, it is expected that clinic staff will be able to provide a treatment with satisfactory dental units, whereas patients will be able to receive the treatment sooner.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Tajiri emphasized the importance of maintenance, in order for the granted dental units to serve at BNH for a long period of time. Moreover, he stated his hope that the implementation of this project would lead to further development of medical services in Palau.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of March 4, 2015, the Embassy has signed 57 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan and its GGP. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
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