🇬🇧Our representative, Mr. Togashi, served as a lecturer at the JICA Country-Specific Training for Côte d’Ivoire on “Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Systems.”

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Our representative, Mr. Togashi, served as a lecturer at the JICA Country-Specific Training for Côte d’Ivoire on “Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Systems.”

The other day, our representative, Mr. Togashi, gave a lecture at the JICA Country-Specific Training on “Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Systems” for Côte d’Ivoire.

He spoke about our initiatives through the Okinawa International Clinic Alliance and our Medical MaaS (Mobility as a Service for healthcare), as well as his experience working with JICA projects in Thailand.

Because we operate in Okinawa, we often receive consultations from U.S. military personnel, their family members, and partners—particularly regarding STI/STD concerns and emergency contraception.

In facing challenges such as teen pregnancy and domestic violence, we have found that lowering the barriers for people to access nurses and doctors can serve as an important form of early intervention.

These are complex, interconnected issues. However, we believe that by serving as a trusted presence within the community, the nurses involved in Medical MaaS can play the role of community nurses, providing primary care and holistic support.

In practice, when we receive medical requests or consultations like those mentioned, our doctors, nurses, and pharmacists (in coordination with local pharmacies) work closely together—listening carefully, responding in accordance with national regulations, and coordinating with relevant counseling or support centers as needed.

Healthcare and community development are deeply intertwined.We will continue striving to build a society where everyone can feel safe and connected to medical care and social support, always working in step with the realities and needs of each local community.

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