Presentation Information
[5OlXCzC1-14]International collaboration opportunity experience with Sakura Science program: focusing on building systems to minimize health hazards from disasters
*Mayumi Kako1, Chie Teramoto1, Sanmei Chen1, Rahman MD Jiaur1, Cai Juan1, Yoko Shimpuku1 (1. Hiroshima University School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Japan))
Keywords:
disaster risk reduction,collaborative learning,cultural knowledge,health care system
[Purpose]
Hiroshima University (HU) has contributed to strengthening Japan-Africa collaboration through its 2020 Global Expansion Initiative program, which implemented a triangular overseas study program involving Japan, North Africa (4 Egyptian universities), and Sub-Saharan Africa (University of Malawi and University of Zambia). To sustain the exchange opportunities developed through this program, HU and the University of Zambia, the two universities developed their exchange by exploring opportunities for joint research in the fields of health crisis management and community disaster prevention with the Sakura Science Program. This presentation will share the experience of the exchange program inviting one faculty member and six students from Zambian educational institutions.
[Method]
The program called “International Research Exchange for Building Systems to Minimize Health Impacts from Disasters” was developed under the application. The program will provide invited participants with opportunities to visit facilities where they can learn about community disaster prevention and disaster medical care and nursing in Japan. The young academics and researchers being invited have previously acquired knowledge and gained practical experience in public health and emergency medical care within Zambia.
[Results]
The program was held between November 29 and December 6, 2025 for eight days. A program hosted visitors from Zambia, primarily in Kobe and Hiroshima, for observation and training on disaster prevention, disaster medicine, and research exchange, as well as university research exchange. Reflections withdrew from the participants note summarized in following points: 1. The Importance of Disaster Preparedness, 2. Japanese Resilience and Recovery High-Level Organization and Technology in Japan, 4. Insights Into Disaster Management Systems (DRI, JICA, WHO, DMAT), 5. Knowledge Exchange and Research Development, and 6. Cultural Exposure and Human Stories.
[Conclusion]
The program provided the opportunity for both countries participants to observe and reflect on the differences and similarities of disasters and nursing roles in their practice as well as systems. Further communication will be beneficial to provide the opportunity to seek solutions with collaborative effort.
Hiroshima University (HU) has contributed to strengthening Japan-Africa collaboration through its 2020 Global Expansion Initiative program, which implemented a triangular overseas study program involving Japan, North Africa (4 Egyptian universities), and Sub-Saharan Africa (University of Malawi and University of Zambia). To sustain the exchange opportunities developed through this program, HU and the University of Zambia, the two universities developed their exchange by exploring opportunities for joint research in the fields of health crisis management and community disaster prevention with the Sakura Science Program. This presentation will share the experience of the exchange program inviting one faculty member and six students from Zambian educational institutions.
[Method]
The program called “International Research Exchange for Building Systems to Minimize Health Impacts from Disasters” was developed under the application. The program will provide invited participants with opportunities to visit facilities where they can learn about community disaster prevention and disaster medical care and nursing in Japan. The young academics and researchers being invited have previously acquired knowledge and gained practical experience in public health and emergency medical care within Zambia.
[Results]
The program was held between November 29 and December 6, 2025 for eight days. A program hosted visitors from Zambia, primarily in Kobe and Hiroshima, for observation and training on disaster prevention, disaster medicine, and research exchange, as well as university research exchange. Reflections withdrew from the participants note summarized in following points: 1. The Importance of Disaster Preparedness, 2. Japanese Resilience and Recovery High-Level Organization and Technology in Japan, 4. Insights Into Disaster Management Systems (DRI, JICA, WHO, DMAT), 5. Knowledge Exchange and Research Development, and 6. Cultural Exposure and Human Stories.
[Conclusion]
The program provided the opportunity for both countries participants to observe and reflect on the differences and similarities of disasters and nursing roles in their practice as well as systems. Further communication will be beneficial to provide the opportunity to seek solutions with collaborative effort.
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