BY RODRICK DESURI 

AUKI 

Japanese Ambassador His Excellency Higuchi Keiichi yesterday handed over an ambulance vehicle to the Fouabu Rural Health Clinic in West Kwaraae, Malaita Province. 

The handover marks a milestone achievement for the people of Fouabu and will help solve their long-standing need of almost 10 years. 

During the handover ceremony at Kiluufi Hospital yesterday, Mr Keiichi said he was very happy that the ceremony was graced and witnessed by many people.

He said the project was funded by Japan’s Grassroots and Human Security project, which cost thirty-one thousand three hundred and forty-six US dollars, approximately around SDB$250,000.

“I am honoured to attend today’s ceremony for handing over the ambulance for Fouabu Rural Health Clinic. I understand that this project was signed on October 18, 2024, between the Embassy of Japan and the Fouabu Rural Health Clinic while my Ambassador Miva was serving as Ambassador.

“One of the priorities of the grassroots and human security scheme is to help meet human needs. We recognise that health is the foundation of human security. Without access to medical care, a community cannot thrive,” he said. 

He also thanked the people who spent their efforts to complete the project.

“I would like to salute and commend the effort each one of these dedicated people made, who paved the way from the start to the completion of this project,” he said. 

Meanwhile, Fouabu Chief, David Uma, acknowledges the government of Japan for seeing their needs and supporting them.

He said this is a huge achievement for them, as their needs will now be solved.

The Japanese team also visited the construction site of the new hospital building yesterday.

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