Public hospitals in Japan face severe financial strain
Public hospitals operated by local governments across Japan are facing increasingly severe financial pressure. Fiscal 2024 results compiled…
Japan to review coverage for prescription medicines similar to OTC drugs
The health ministry is beginning full-scale discussions on a proposal to review the public health insurance coverage of…
Medical expenses in Japan hit record ¥48 trillion in fiscal 2023
Medical expenses in Japan for fiscal 2023 rose 3% from the previous year to ¥48.1 trillion, marking a…
Twice-a-year injection could make HIV prevention easier, developer argues
A twice-a-year shot for HIV prevention could make it easier for people to protect themselves from the virus,…
My Number health insurance card uptake remains persistently low
More than half a year after Japan stopped issuing conventional health insurance cards for integration with the My…