Uwajima City National Health Insurance Hiburi-jima Clinic Kiro Branch
About
The Uwajima City National Health Insurance Hiburishima Clinic Kiro Branch is located in the Kiro district of Hiburishima, a remote island in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, situated in the Uwa Sea. As a satellite clinic providing internal medicine services on the island, it serves as an indispensable medical hub for island residents who have limited access to healthcare facilities due to the island's distance from the mainland. Consultations are held every Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30, and despite this once-weekly schedule, the clinic addresses everyday internal medicine needs. In addition to acute conditions such as colds and general malaise, the clinic also manages chronic diseases including hypertension and diabetes, ensuring that residents have access to continuous medical care on the island. Another notable feature of this facility is its availability of English-language consultations, making it easier for foreign-language speakers visiting the island to communicate their symptoms to a physician. Operating as a satellite office of the municipal national health insurance clinic run by Uwajima City, a doctor visits the island on a regular basis to provide care, supporting the regional healthcare system as a provider of remote and island medical services. Since consultation days and hours are limited, those considering a visit are advised to confirm the schedule in advance.
