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TOKYO: Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a prominent cardiologist, visited several healthcare, elderly care and cultural institutions in Tokyo on Wednesday, the third day of her visit to Japan.
As part of the day’s programme on October 28, she visited a hospital, a home-care nursing centre and the Tokyo National Museum before paying a courtesy call on Princess Takamado, a member of Japan’s imperial family.
Dr Zubaida began her morning programme with a visit to Fujita Health University Haneda Clinic at Haneda Innovation City in Tokyo, where she was briefed on advanced medical technologies and healthcare services.
Officials concerned said only five such CT scanners were available worldwide. She also learned about the clinic’s PET-CT and MRI facilities, as well as robotic technology used for collecting various samples.
She later visited Hongo, a community-based home-care nursing centre run by the Sasakawa Health Foundation in Tokyo’s Bunkyo-ku area. She toured the nursing and rehabilitation facilities and exchanged views with staff members.
After lunch, Dr Zubaida visited the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, where she viewed various exhibits showcasing Japan’s heritage and culture.
In the afternoon, she exchanged views with representatives of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation at its premises before meeting Princess Takamado in a courtesy call.
