On this occasion, a handover ceremony was held at the Hospital in the presence of H.E. Mr. FUKAZAWA Yoichi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, along with H.E. Ms. KATO Kikuko, Ambassador of Japan to Albania, Ms. Eliona Demaliaj, Hospital Director and Ms. Entela Ramosaçaj, Deputy-Minister of Health and Social Protection. During the ceremony, Parliamentary Vice-Minister FUKAZAWA emphasized the long-standing partnership between Japan and Albania and conveyed his confidence that the new equipment will enhance the quality and effectiveness of medical diagnoses, while expressing gratitude for the hospital’s ongoing dedication to patient care. Deputy- Minister Ramosaçaj emphasized the importance of relations between Albania and Japan and appreciated the continuous support given by the Embassy of Japan to hospitals in Albania, including regional hospitals. Director Demaliaj expressed her appreciation to the Government of Japan for their continuous support.

Japanese ODA (Official Development Assistance) has developed various schemes in order to fulfill its development targets, one of which is he Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). This is the second cooperation between the Embassy of Japan and the University Hospital of Obstetrics – Gynecology “Queen Geraldine”. In August 2020, a 3D Laparoscopy System was provided to the hospital with the aim of strengthening the gynecological surgery capacity of the hospital.
Since the establishment of the Embassy in Tirana, Japan has been providing continuous assistance to the Albanian healthcare system by awarding 10 grant contracts in the healthcare sector, supporting the two University Hospitals of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Tirana, “Queen Geraldine” and “Koco Gliozheni,” as well as the Trauma University Hospital. Additionally, several regional hospitals such as Vlora, Shkodra, Lezha and Kruja have benefited from this grant scheme, furthering its reach across the country.