A Japanese Doctor Raised in Kenya Gives Back. Implementing Medical Relief for 2,000 People a Day in Areas Without Medical Services

Personal Health Clinic, Medical Corporation Makima-kai (Location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Daisuke Shiojiri), in collaboration with the NPO Africa Children's Education Fund (ACEF), conducted a large-scale free health consultation "Medical Camp" for local residents in the Republic of Kenya, Africa, in February 2026.

This activity is the life's work of Dr. Daisuke Shiojiri, Chairman of the corporation and Director of the Ueno Branch, who spent his childhood in Kenya and obtained his medical license there. It is implemented as part of ongoing CSR activities aimed at correcting medical disparities domestically and internationally and cultivating the next generation of international medical professionals.

## Reaching Areas Without Medical Infrastructure. "Medical Camp" Visited by Approximately 2,000 People in One Day
The Ena area of Kenya, where the activities took place, is about a four-hour drive from the capital, Nairobi. It is a region inhabited by many people who find it difficult to access hospitals on a daily basis due to economic reasons and physical distance. On the day of the event, following calls made over the radio, a continuous stream of about 2,000 local residents visited the venue from 9:00 AM to evening.

Working together with local Kenyan doctors, they handled a wide range of issues, from general physical complaints to screenings for conditions like hypertension. For those with severe symptoms, they issued referral letters to major ACEF hospitals or nearby prefectural hospitals equipped with CT and endoscopy facilities, thereby "building sustainable medical access" that does not end with temporary support.

## Participation by Japanese Medical Students. As a Field for Cultivating "International Medical Professionals"
In this medical camp, four medical students and one young doctor from Japan, along with members from diverse backgrounds such as nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and teachers, participated as volunteers. Facing diverse symptoms and environments that are hard to imagine in Japan, without being bound by medical specialties, is an experience that dramatically broadens the expertise and perspective of students and young medical professionals. The experience of working while engaging in discussions in English and Swahili with local medical staff serves as a crucial opportunity for participants to heighten their interest in international medicine and social contribution in the future.