FGFJ | 2018 World Malaria Day Event—Kyogen Performance of “Mosquito Sumo”
In honor of a visit by Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund, a reception was arranged the day before World Malaria Day with a very special performance of Ka-zumo, or “mosquito sumo,” a Kyogen piece.
FGFJ | 2014 World Malaria Day Event—”POWER OF ONE”
The global health community in Tokyo commemorated World Malaria Day by emphasizing the power one person has to make a difference and by focusing on Japan’s efforts to combat malaria, a disease that continues to claim more than 600,000 lives each year.
Dr. Osamu Kunii Speaks at Joint FGFJ Diet Task Force & Advisory Board Meeting in Japan
During a visit to Japan by Global Fund Director for Strategy, Investment, and Impact Dr. Osamu Kunii, JCIE/FGFJ organized a joint meeting of its Diet Task Force and Advisory Board.
Bill Gates Meeting with FGFJ Diet Task Force
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, met with 14 Diet members of the Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ), Diet Task Force to discuss the latest accomplishments of the Global Fund and how Japan can play an even greater leadership role in the battle against the three deadly diseases. They were joined by 11 members of the FGFJ Board of Advisors, as well as Global Fund Executive Director Mark Dybul, and other global health leaders.
Takeda Makes First Private Sector Pledge for Global Fund Replenishment
An overview of the partnership between Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and The Global Fund; the renewal of this partnership was facilitated by Friends of the Global Fund, Japan, operated by JCIE.