
On 5 July 2024, Ambassador Endo Kazuya paid a courtesy visit to the secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), Teodoro Herbosa.
During the meeting, both parties discussed a range of topics, including non-communicable diseases such as cancers, infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, and also how to address aging society.
Endo and Herbosa expressed appreciation for the strong relationship between Japan and the Philippines and looked forward to working together in enhancing cooperation and collaboration in the healthcare field between the two countries.