Doha:Bangladesh Medical Tourism Association (BMTA) and the International Medical Coordinator Companies Association Japan (JIMCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in medical assistance and tourism between Bangladesh and Japan. The agreement was formalized during a conference on cardiovascular treatment progress in Japan, held at a city hotel.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the agreement aims to facilitate Bangladeshi patients seeking medical treatment in Japan, offering improved transport facilities and enhanced coordination. This collaboration is expected to leverage Japan's advanced technologies and specialized medical services, particularly in cardiac care.
Participants at the conference emphasized the potential for mutual assistance in the medical sector, highlighting Japan's expertise in treating cardiac diseases. Present at the event from the Japanese side were JIMCA Secretary General Katsuya Sakagami, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Country Representative Kiyoshi Amada, Senior Representative Yuko Morikawa, and Ship International Hospital Board Director Futoshi Kono.
Representing BMTA were President Mohammad Arif Hossain, Vice-Presidents A M R Majumdar Liton, Shabbir Ahmad Tamim, Abdur Rashid, and General Secretary A K M Mufasserul Haque, among other members.