Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation visits Kohima

DIMAPUR — A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) India Office visited Kohima on September 22 to explore research collaboration between the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR) and Japanese universities.

According to an update, the delegation was led by Takuro Takeuchi, JICA country head, and Saya Ishikawa, JICA representative.

JICA is supporting the establishment of a 400-bed medical college hospital at NIMSR through Official Development Assistance (ODA), aimed at strengthening tertiary healthcare services and enhancing medical education in the state.

During the visit, the delegation held meetings with the Chief Secretary and officials at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare. The team also visited NHAK, Seikhazou UPHC, and NIMSR Kohima.

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Discussions centred on the state’s research priorities, including stomach cancer, toxicology, elderly care management, infertility, and medicinal plant and biohazard studies, along with possibilities for faculty and student exchanges.

It was conveyed to the delegation that the state would prepare the scope and priority areas where such collaboration can take place, based on Nagaland’s requirements, to be taken up in subsequent meetings.

State health officials further proposed that such collaborations could extend beyond the health sector. The delegation indicated that a follow-up visit may take place in January 2026 to advance these initiatives.