Health and Well-being Week
Leveraging Digital Health Solutions for MCH and the effective use of MCH Handbook
Japan International Cooperation Agency
We will discuss the role and potential of digital solutions for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and the effective use of MCH Handbook. This symposium will provide an opportunity for participants to find out what we can do and how we can co-create on digital solutions for MCH challenges by the government, private companies and organizations for health and well-being of women and children beyond survival.
Discussion
- Well-being
- PHR
- Others
- Maternal and Child Health
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking is available from the 2-month advance draw. Please check the site below for the timing of the booking start.
Please note that bookings may not be available due to the status.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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Participation Programme
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2025.06.20[Fri]
10:30 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
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Programme details
"The Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (2016-2030)", a global strategy for Maternal and Child Health, shifted the focus from “Survive” to “Thrive” by emphasizing the health and well-being of women and children beyond survival. The International Conference in 2022 stated that the MCH Handbook is a global standard self-care tool and self-care interventions are the most promising approach for health and well-being. On the other hand, digital technology is flourishing to solve MCH problems (digital solution), and is expected to develop further toward the achievement of health and wellbeing. This symposium will invite representatives from countries and municipalities in Japan to share the experience of digital solutions for MCH issues, the effective use of MCH Handbook and the achievement of the health and well-being. The session also provides an opportunity for participants to find out what we can do and how we can co-create on digital solutions for MCH challenges by the government, private companies and organizations for the better future.
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Moderator
Maki Ozawa
Senior Director, Health Team 3, Health Group 2, Human Development Department of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Maki Ozawa is Senior Director of Health Team 3, Health Group 2, Human Development Department of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In current position since June 2022, she is responsible for health programme in ASEAN and Pacific Islands, as well as thematic focal point of child health and nutrition.
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Dr. Akiko HAGIWARA
Senior Advisor for Health, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Dr. Akiko HAGIWARA, Senior Advisor for Health at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) since 2007, has Ph.D. in Health Promotion and is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for JICA's cooperation projects and programs in the health sector, particularly in the area of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH). For more than 25 years, she has led, managed and implemented JICA's flagship projects, including the development and promotion of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook in Palestine and Ghana, and is currently supporting the use of MCH Handbook in Sierra Leone, Pakistan and Liberia.
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Marie Mazuka
Assistant Manager, International Cooperation Business Department, NEC Corporation
Marie MAZUKA is an Assistant Manager in International Cooperation Business Department at NEC Corporation. She joined NEC in 2019. She has been cooperating with the International Organizations and other stakeholders to solve global issues by applying digital technology. She leads the engagement with WFP (UN World Food Programme), Gavi, CEPI, FAO and IFAD to implement the projects in global health and smart agriculture sector. In Ghana with WFP, she leads the project to improve maternal and child nutrition and implement the digital health screening system to the Ghana Health Services (GHS). The project achieved the improvement of operational efficiency and knowledge and skill level of health center staffs.
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Yhuko Ogata
Melody International Ltd.
After completing my postgraduate studies in nuclear engineering at Kyoto University, I started my own business twice. I am currently working on building and commercialising a perinatal e-health platform for the safety and security of pregnant women and their babies. analyzing business impact has allowed me to grow professionally and personally. Drawing on my experience from the pioneering days of the internet and medical ICT. I realized the importance of making our technology more accessible, especially in countries where healthcare resources are limited. For instance, 140 million mothers give birth annually, yet 2 million babies die during childbirth, many in the southern hemisphere due to inadequate access to medical care. To adapt, I need to focus on expanding the reach of our platform Melody i and fetal monitor, iCTG, in these areas. It will help solve current problems and contribute to overcoming demographic challenges in areas like Japan's depopulating regions. This comprehensive understanding is vital for sustainable and meaningful progress.
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Dr. Zentaro Yamagata
Deputy Director, Think Tank for Children and Parents, National Center for Child Health and Development
Graduated from Yamanashi Medical University (now the University of Yamanashi School of Medicine) in 1986. After working as an assistant and assistant professor at the University of Yamanashi, he became a professor at the University of Yamanashi in 1999 (Department of Health Sciences (Social Medicine), Faculty of Medicine), retiring in 2024. He has been in his current position since April 2024. He specializes in public health, epidemiology, and human genetics. In particular, he has conducted life course approach research (birth cohort studies), including the Japan Environment and Children’s Study, a major national project.
He has chaired national committees such as the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Children and Families Agency. He has certified by the Board Certified Physician/Supervising Physician by Board of Public Health and Social Medicine.
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Health and Well-being Week
Leveraging Digital Health Solutions for MCH and the effective use of MCH Handbook
We will discuss the role and potential of digital solutions for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and the effective use of MCH Handbook. This symposium will provide an opportunity for participants to find out what we can do and how we can co-create on digital solutions for MCH challenges by the government, private companies and organizations for health and well-being of women and children beyond survival.
-
2025.06.20[Fri]
10:30～12:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
©︎NEC Corporation
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking is available from the 2-month advance draw. Please check the site below for the timing of the booking start.
Please note that bookings may not be available due to the status.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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