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The donation is part of the Economic and Social Development Program, which seeks to support the regions of the country that need medical and social care in their territories.
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“After our experience with covid-19, we attach great importance to maintaining global health. For that, international cooperation is needed. Recently we give high priority to projects in the health sector. Through APC Colombia and the Ministry of Health, we know the needs of the people of La Guajira, and that is why we have given priority to this department to respond to those needs,” added the Ambassador of Japan in Colombia.
The total value of this project, which will reach other municipalities and departments of
Colombia, is 500 million yen, which is equivalent to 4.5 million dollars.
This achievement was possible thanks to the coordination of different entities of the order
national, with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Embassy of Japan in
Colombia, such as Invima, the International Cooperation Agency (APC), the
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Commerce and the Directorate of Taxes and Customs
Nationals (DIAN).
