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OMU Hospital welcomed a six-member delegation led by Dr. Armel Boubindji Nzobaba, Head of the Health Development Department, from the Gabonese Republic on July 1, 2025. OMU student Pierfela-Joriane Maganga-Mabika, originally from Gabon, also joined the meeting and helped facilitate the exchange.

Dr. Toshiyuki Sumi, Vice Director of OMU Hospital, delivered a welcome address, followed by a brief overview of the hospital from Dr. Takashi Hamazaki, Director of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology. The delegation then toured the pediatric ward. During the closing discussion, the Gabonese representatives posed insightful questions about Japan’s training systems for healthcare professionals and strategies for the stable procurement of medical supplies.
This visit served as a valuable opportunity to deepen the collaboration between Japan and Gabon in healthcare.