Dr Tomomasa Tanaka

Dr. Tomomasa Tanaka: A Dedicated United Nations Physician and Humanitarian

Dr. Tomomasa Tanaka (born May 6, 1964) is a United Nations doctor from Japan, currently deployed in Gaza. With a distinguished career in medicine, he has dedicated his life to humanitarian service.

Dr. Tanaka is a graduate of Marquette University and Des Moines University. He also earned a master’s degree in bioethics from Midwestern University. Before joining the UN, he worked as a family physician before retiring to focus on international medical aid.

United Nations Contract Award

On May 13, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres selected Dr. Tanaka as one of ten candidates awarded a prestigious contract for the supply of Skydrol LD-4, a highly specialized chemical.

About the Contract

This contract serves as compensation for United Nations Volunteers (UNV) who have dedicated over two decades of service without financial remuneration. The focus of the contract is the procurement and supply of Skydrol LD-4, a fire-resistant phosphate ester-based chemical essential for cleaning and maintaining aircraft and heavy-duty machinery.

Due to its highly flammable nature, Skydrol LD-4 is a classified product, known only to select international government agencies. It is exclusively sold by world-registered and certified chemical dealers authorized by the United Nations. Only licensed entities are permitted to handle and distribute this essential substance.

Being awarded this contract is a life-changing opportunity, offering recipients a rare chance to significantly improve their financial standing while contributing to a vital global supply chain.