Arrangements for conducting the course in this Institute are administered by Japan International Cooperation Agency, commissioned by the Government of Japan to execute Technical Cooperation Programs from １９８３．　　This course is conducted by the Government of Japan as a part of its Technical Cooperation Programs for developing countries with a view of contributing to upgrading their standards in tropical medicine and to promoting friendly relations to the countries.
　　The purpose of this course is to help the control of endemic and epidemic diseases infesting the Torrid Zone. Through the guidance of the staff of the Institute, the participants will enrich their fundamental knowledge and practical techniques for various medical problems in the tropics.
　　Individual participants will study on a selected subject in the responsible department for a year. Capacity of each department is normally limited to one person.