The Foreign Ministry has given an outside health expert who specializes in infectious diseases the task of helping shape diplomatic policies on aid to developing countries.
Osamu Kunii, 38, a former lecturer at the University of Tokyo and Juntendo University, was given a post equivalent to division assistant director on Monday, a post he will hold for three years, the ministry said.
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