Association of Medical Doctors of ASIA, founded in 1984, Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 1995

At the opportune juncture of our organization’s 40th anniversary in 2024, I had the extreme honor of receiving the baton to spearhead our work from Dr. Shigeru Suganami, the former president and founder of our organization, the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA).
 

When I was growing up, I saw immense human suffering around the world, where conflicts were occurring one after another in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Coupled with adversity such as poverty and hunger, I was struck by the following questions: “Are these things happening in reality?” “Why can’t poverty be eradicated?” 
 

Cholera outbreak in Haiti (2016)

In my college years, I began traveling across the planet to see things firsthand. I felt the need to act if I wanted to truly understand the real state of the world. My journey continues to this day, even after I became a medical doctor. I am constantly seeking ways to contribute by traveling and observing how people make the most of their given situations. 
 

Up until now, I have been involved with AMDA’s humanitarian work in the fields of emergency disaster relief and the transfer of medical technology to various medical institutions both at home and abroad.
 

Through these experiences, I have had the great fortune to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Had it not been for these valuable opportunities, I might not have realized how I could be of help to those in need.

Kumamoto earthquake, Japan (2016)

Ukraine humanitarian crisis (2022)

Regardless of nationality or religion, I make it a point to offer help whenever someone is in need of assistance. This is my core belief, both as a person and as a medical doctor. In fact, we should all feel happy, if there is something we can do to support others.
 

Having taken office as the new head of this organization, I truly believe that my role is to sustain AMDA’s activities into the next era, all of which have been made possible thanks to the legacy of our founder Dr. Shigeru Suganami. My responsibility is to live up to the organization's expectations and to give universal significance to what we do in this ever-changing world. 
 

Last but not least, I greatly appreciate your assistance as I embark on this new journey.