International Medical Volunteers-Japan Heart was established in April 2004 (HQ is in Japan). Dr. Hideto Yoshioka (pediatric surgeon), who has been working in Myanmar since 1995, is the founder of organization. From May 2004, we have been providing medical care to the people in Sagaing Township in close collaboration with the Wachet Jivitadana Sangha Hospital. We have formed the surgical team from Japan, and we are currently improving a surgical theater by providing surgical equipments and medical expendables. Technical exchange is also our main project. We have dispatched two medical doctors and three nurses from Japan to provide medical training to local doctors and nurses.

For inquires, please contact our Yangon office:


FULL NAME OF ORGANISATION: International Medical Volunteers- Japan Heart

SECTOR OF WORK: Health

MONTH/YEAR STARTED IN COUNTRY: May 2004

TOTAL NUMBER OF STAFF: 10
(International, national combined)

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BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Program:	Improving the quality of medical care at the Wachet Jivitadana Sangha Hospital.
Objective:	Filling the gap between what critical health care was available locally and what was needed at the Wachet Jivitadana Sangha Hospital.
Activities:	Providing medical care to the people in Sagaing Township in close collaboration with the Wachet Jivitadana Sangha Hospital.
	Improving a surgical room at the Wachet Jivitadana Sangha Hospital.
	Offering medical training and exchange programs to medics who whish to obtain more in-depth of surgical skills.
Location:	Sagaing Township

Yangon Office:	Dr. Hideto Yoshioka (President) Address: No. 12, H.1, Aye Yeik Thar St,8 Mile, Mayangone Township, Yangon Tel: 01-665081 E-mail: japan-heart@myanmar.com.mm
The Wachet Jivitadana Sangha Hospital:	Address: Sagaing Hills, Sagaing Township Tel: 072-22034, 072-21541 E-mail: japan-heart@myanmar.com.mm