A new blended learning program to train mother and child health care specialists in Mongolia was launched on April 30, 2008. Organized by the TDLC and Kitasato University’s School of Nursing, with the cooperation of the Mongolian Nursing Association, the full day lecture was delivered via GDLN videoconference to a total of 440 participants at 5 sites in Ulaan Bataar and other rural locations.
Next door neighbors can benefit from a good discussion – as was proven at the TDLC on July 19, 2006, when World Bank South Asia Region Vice President Mr. Praful Patel, India Country Director Mr. Fayez Omar and Sri Lanka Country Director Ms. Naoko Ishii gave an overview of their region to an audience in East Asia Pacific. The cross-Asia dialogue was attended by over 100 journalists, students, development agency representatives and others connecting via the GDLN from Sydney, Manila and Singapore to learn about the Bank’s strategy and development issues in South Asia.
The Japanese Cleft Palate Foundation (JCPF), a TDLC partner, will hold a photography exhibit titled “International Medical Cooperation in Asia - Bringing Smiles to Children” in collaboration with the World Bank’s Public Information Center (PIC) from February 13 - 24, 2006. In addition, JCPF will hold a coffee hour on February 17, from 18:30 to 20:00, to discuss the organization’s work. Director Nagato Natsume will give a presentation and Mr.Koichi Omori, Communications Officer, WB Tokyo Office will serve as commentator.
“The Second International Videoconference on Medical and Dental Education between Mongolia and Aichi” was held on September 20, 2005 connecting the TDLC, Aichigakuin University in Nagoya, and the World Bank Office in Mongolia. Co-organized by the Japanese Cleft Palate Foundation (JCPF) and Aichigakuin University, Aichi Medical University, Nagoya City University, Nagoya University and Fujita Health University, about 100 participants shared information on improving the condition of medical care in Mongolia.
The Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA) and Results Japan hosted a regional symposium at the Tokyo Development Learning Center to mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24.
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