In order to support Moldova, which has received many refugees from Ukraine following the invasion of the Russian army, the government has decided to provide grant aid of 1 billion yen to provide medical equipment such as dialysis machines.

According to UNHCR = United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, neighboring Moldova has accepted more than 500,000 refugees as of August 1 since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, but there is a shortage of medical resources. As pointed out, the Japanese government dispatched a survey team to investigate what kind of support is needed locally.



As a result, 1 billion yen in grant aid was provided to five public medical institutions in the capital Chisinau to provide medical equipment such as dialysis equipment, surgical equipment, and endoscopes for cancer treatment. decided.



In addition, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) will dispatch experts in the medical field to provide technical support.



The government will continue to support Moldova to improve medical services for displaced people and improve their living standards.