JICA President visit RITM and JAPOHR project

Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka who is President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency visited RITM and JAPOHR project on the 11th April 2019. 

The main purpose of the visit to understand the JAPOHR projects and RITM roles. Director (Dr. Carlos) in RITM and deputy chief advisor (Dr Saito) of JAPOHR project explained RITM and JAPOHR project. 

He visited several areas relating to JAPOHR projects (new BSL3, Animal bite treatment centre, Rabies room in the hospital, animal dissection room, and the laboratories)

Mr Kitaoka stated that this project surely can contribute to rabies elimination program in the Philippines and express the expectation to the project. 

JICA official homepage: JICA President visit Philippines 
https://www.jica.go.jp/press/2019/20190418_10.html