Following articles have been published: In addition, a following JICA-related paper was added. Kanda K, Itoh T, Fujii T, Shiokawa S, Yoshida T．JICA training program for African Public Health Professionals at Asahikawa Medical University during the covid-19 pandemic. Asahikawa Medical University Research Forum 2023; 20: 44-61. https://www.asahikawa-med.ac.jp/uploads/files/portal/guide/public/publication/forum20.pdf (Article in Japanese)