Japan Helps the Kidney Foundation Go Mobile

By Lagi Keresoma/

Apia, SAMOA – 28 October 2026 – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Samoa has extended their services out to the community after the Government of Japan donated a mobile clinic vehicle and 20 units of medical equipment.

The NKF Chairman, Lemalu Dr. Limbo Fiu acknowledged the donation and said the Foundation’s service can now reach the grassroots community.

He thanked the Government of Japan for the much-needed vehicle which will make their service easier.

He then said that Upolu is very lucky to have a mobile service and asked Japan to consider the same service for the big island of Savaii.

Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuji Kazuhiro assured Lemalu that his request will be considered.

Mr. Fuji and Japans’ Ambassador to Samoa His excellency Zuzuki presided over the hand-over of the SAT$349,413 vehicle which was funded under Japans’ Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Project (GGP).

Japan’s Parliamentary Vice – Minister Fujii Kazuhiro & Ambassador Zuzuki cutting of the ribbon at the handing over ceremony.

Through such assistance, it is expected that more than 3000 individuals will benefit from kidney examinations, supporting early detection of kidney diseases and other health risks issues.

“The mobile clinic vehicle is the first of its kind for the Foundation and that will significantly strengthen its capacity to deliver outreach examination and health services to communities across Samoa,” he said.

Japans’ assistance for Samoas’ health sector “extends beyond the provision of vehicles and medical equipment.”

The medical equipment donated includes cholesterol and diabetes testing devices, blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes and weighing scales.

“Over the years, Japan has supported various initiatives including the development of the faculty of health Science building at the national University of Samoa and strengthening people to people ties and co-operations between the two countries,” said Mr. Fuji.

The donation reflects Japans’ commitment to support the efforts by the people and Government of Samoa to ensure human security and to further strengthen the longstanding bond of friendship between Samoa and Japan.