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Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

Also known as: NMIMR

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research — conducts biomedical training in parasitology, virology, and bacteriology for African healthcare professionals, partnering with JICA.

2026-05-122026-07-22

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    engthening laboratory capacity and biomedical research networks across Africa.” He made the remarks at the 2026 Third Country Training Programme organised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

    JICA is committed to strengthening laboratory capacity and biomedical research networks across Africa – JICA Ghana Chief Representative
  3. Joy Online

    The President particularly praised the inclusion of a state-of-the-art research laboratory comparable to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, saying it would strengthen Ghana’s capacity for pathogen research, vaccine development and scientific collaboration.

    Mahama pledges support to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection
  4. Joy Online

    The President particularly praised the inclusion of a state-of-the-art research laboratory comparable to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, saying it would strengthen Ghana’s capacity for pathogen research, vaccine development and scientific collaboration.

    Mahama pledges support to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection
  5. Business & Financial Times

    The participants, drawn from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia, underwent specialised training in parasitology, virology and bacteriology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-NM

    African laboratory professionals complete JICA-NMIMR infectious disease training
  6. Daily Guide

    In recent months, Newmont has supplied medical equipment to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and provided financial assistance to the Ayawaso North Municipal Health Directorate and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research to support public health awareness initiatives.

    Newmont Donates Medical Equipment To UG
  7. Business & Financial Times

    ion builds on Newmont’s recent contributions to healthcare, including the provision of essential medical equipment to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, as well as financial support to the Ayawaso North Municipal Health Directorate and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

    Newmont supports UG Health Services with critical medical equipment
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), a constituent of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to train eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern

    JICA and Noguchi enhance lab skills of healthcare professionals in Africa to combat infectious diseases
  10. Joy Online

    Dr Asiedu-Bekoe said Ghana currently has three laboratories with the capacity to confirm Ebola infections: the National Public Health and Reference Laboratory in Accra, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR).

    Ghana activates Ebola Response plan as outbreaks surge in DRC and Uganda
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    ti-site working visit, which took place on Friday, May 29, 2026, saw the leadership of the health sector inspect critical screening installations at the Accra International Airport (AIA) before touring diagnostic laboratories at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

    Ebola red alert: Health Ministry activates national emergency protocols
  13. Joy Online

    The directive follows a comprehensive inspection tour of key national response facilities, including the Accra International Airport (AIA) Port Health Unit, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and the Ga East Infectious Disease Centre.

    There should be no mass gathering without a hand-washing station – Health Minister
Society

JICA trains health professionals in biomedical research across Africa

The News

JICA Ghana, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, WHO, and other partners, trained eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in parasitology, bacteriology, virology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management systems. Since its launch in 2019, the Third Country Training Programme has trained 80 biomedical scientists from West Africa, Central Africa, and other African countries to strengthen regional diagnostics and outbreak response.

19 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. JICA trains health professionals in biomedical research across Africa

    JICA Ghana, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, WHO, and other partners, trained eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in parasitology, bacteriology, virology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management systems. Since its launch in 2019, the Third Country Training Programme has trained 80 biomedical scientists from West Africa, Central Africa, and other African countries to strengthen regional diagnostics and outbreak response.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Mahama pledges to complete UHAS laboratory complex under construction

    President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences and pledged government support to complete its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and is expected to accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama pledges to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection

    President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho and reaffirmed government commitment to completing its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and will accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Eight African laboratory professionals complete NMIMR infectious disease training

    Eight laboratory professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia completed an eight-week JICA-NMIMR training programme in parasitology, virology and bacteriology aimed at strengthening the continent's capacity to detect, diagnose and respond to infectious diseases.

    3 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 2 July

  1. Newmont donates GH¢290,000 medical equipment to University of Ghana

    Newmont has donated medical equipment worth more than GH¢290,000 to the University of Ghana Health Services to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen patient care. The donation includes patient monitors, hospital beds, infusion pumps, ECG machines, suction machines and other equipment requested by the facility's Internal Medicine Department.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Newmont donates GHS 290,000 medical equipment to University of Ghana Health Services

    Mining company Newmont has donated essential medical equipment valued at over GHS 290,000 to the University of Ghana Health Services at Legon, following a request from the Internal Medicine Department to address equipment shortages affecting patient care and workflow efficiency.

    2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 8 June

  1. JICA and Noguchi train African health professionals in lab technology

    The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and Japan International Cooperation Agency are training eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern laboratory technology to combat infectious diseases. The eight-week training combines online modules delivered in April–May 2026 and in-person laboratory sessions at the University of Ghana from June 2026, covering virology, parasitology, bacteriology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana strengthens Ebola response as DRC, Uganda outbreaks surge

    Ghana has activated its Ebola preparedness and response plan in response to outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and case management systems. As of June 3, 2026, the DRC had recorded 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 15 confirmed cases and one death.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. Ghana activates national emergency protocols against Ebola

    The Ministry of Health has activated strict national emergency health protocols across all 16 regions of Ghana to safeguard against a potential Ebola outbreak, following a ministerial assessment tour of border surveillance, medical isolation systems, and emergency preparedness facilities. The measure follows the World Health Organisation's declaration of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Health Minister mandates hand-washing stations at all mass gatherings

    Ghana's Health Minister has directed that all mass gatherings must have hand-washing facilities as part of strengthening the country's preparedness against Ebola, following inspection tours of key national response facilities. Although Ghana has recorded no confirmed Ebola cases, the Minister emphasised the need for vigilance and ordered enhancements to screening procedures at entry points, including deployment of advanced temperature scanners.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana intensifies port screening against possible Hantavirus spread

    The Ghana Health Service has strengthened monitoring at entry points after five passengers on a cruise ship in Cape Verde tested positive for Hantavirus, with three deaths recorded. Although no cases have been detected in Ghana, health authorities have activated emergency response systems and designated treatment centres to detect and manage any suspected infections.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

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