LONDON, July 21 (
A Japanese paper tabled at the G8 summit states that "Okinawa itself has a history of successfully eradicating malaria, filaria and other diseases. Drawing upon these experiences of its own, Japan will provide assistance to developing countries by way of the application and modification of its own achievements."
Japan promises to "extend its cooperation" with developing countries with a focus on: strengthening health sector institutions; human resources development; partnership with civil society, donor countries and international organizations; South–South cooperation; promotion of research; and...