The NMIMR contributes to Ebola prevention in Ghana, as the only
institute registered for Ebola inspection by the World Health
Organization (WHO). However, at one point, residents living in the
vicinity of the Institute raised serious questions about possible
infection by specimens being brought.
To dispel their concerns, the NMIMR has produced a 15 minutes of
documentary footage to show how inspections are conducted within the
Institute. JICA supported its production and its broadcast in Ghana.
In the documentary, the Ministry of Health of Ghana as well as the
country office of WHO, provided comments to give assurances about the
capacity and expertise of the NMIMR to deal with inspections. JICA’s
contributions were also presented in the footage including the dispatch
of Japanese experts and training programs for Ghanaian researchers held
in Japan to improve the research capacity of the NMIMR.
There is a scene in which Kwadwo Koram, professor, director of the
NMIMR, expressed his gratitude for the long-term support and fruitful
cooperation from Japan. This footage has been broadcast repeatedly on
the state channel, and it will be also broadcast on commercial
television soon.
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