Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Oita University has completely frozen its cooperation in the medical field with Russian medical institutions.
This was revealed by President Seigo Kitano of Oita University at a regular press conference on the 19th.
At Oita University, doctors at the university hospital used endoscopes at two local medical institutions as part of the economic cooperation that the Japanese government proposed to Russia to solve the Northern Territories issue six years ago. We have cooperated in the medical field, such as providing technical guidance on surgery and examinations.
It is said that he was planning a remote meeting this year, although he could not give guidance locally due to the influence of Corona.
Regarding this cooperation project, President Kitano said at a press conference, "We consulted with the government in light of the military invasion of Ukraine and informed the local medical institutions of the postponement of the project," and revealed that it was completely frozen. Did.
President Kitano said, "In view of the recent situation, I think it is an appropriate response."
The impact of the military invasion by Russia is spreading to the medical field as it is expected that this business will not only improve local medical technology but also support the spread of Japanese medical equipment overseas.