The Embassy of Japan and the EG4B Foundation have signed a project to provide a new medical incinerator to Hospital Provincial Bonifacio Ondo Edu in Evinayong, Equatorial Guinea. This initiative is part of the bilateral cooperation program between Japan and Equatorial Guinea, known as Local Project Grants. The program will finance the acquisition of a new medical waste incinerator to replace the outdated equipment currently in use at the hospital.
The Japanese diplomat, Yoshikawa Toru, emphasized that inadequate management of medical waste is a significant public health challenge. He noted that the new equipment will enable the hospital to treat medical waste more efficiently and safely, reducing the risks of contamination, pollution, and disease transmission. The diplomat expressed confidence that the project will have a substantial impact on improving healthcare conditions and services in Evinayong and its surroundings.
Yoshikawa Toru highlighted the historical significance of Hospital Provincial Bonifacio Ondo Edu, which is named after a prominent figure in Equatorial Guinea's political history. He stressed that the hospital has become a reference healthcare center for the province. The project not only modernizes medical equipment but also contributes to the preservation and strengthening of the institution's capacities, which are crucial to the local population.
Since 2019, Japan has supported six projects in Equatorial Guinea, with three of them focusing on the health sector. According to Yoshikawa Toru, Japan has invested approximately 350,000 euros, equivalent to around 230 million CFA francs, in initiatives aimed at improving living conditions, promoting social inclusion, and strengthening local capacities in sectors such as health, education, and the environment.
The donation is part of Japan's strengthened cooperation with Equatorial Guinea, reaffirmed during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in August 2025. Japan reiterated its commitment to proximity initiatives in the health sector, particularly the maintenance of incinerators and the supply of medical equipment.
Yoshikawa Toru expressed gratitude to those who contributed to the project's preparation and execution and conveyed his confidence that the donation will directly benefit patients, healthcare personnel, and the Evinayong community. The Local Project Grants program is open to all non-profit organizations whose projects address the essential needs of the base population.
The project is expected to improve the overall quality of healthcare services in Evinayong and its surroundings. The new incinerator will enable the hospital to manage medical waste more effectively, reducing the risks associated with inadequate waste management. This initiative demonstrates Japan's continued commitment to supporting Equatorial Guinea's development and improving the well-being of its citizens.
Key points
- Japan and EG4B Foundation partner to upgrade medical incinerator in Equatorial Guinea.
- The project aims to improve healthcare conditions and services in Evinayong and its surroundings.
- Japan has invested approximately 350,000 euros in initiatives in Equatorial Guinea since 2019.
