Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has announced a new Global Health Vision that includes several key policies to support drug discovery and the international spread of universal health coverage internationally.
The 26 August announcement details the country's intention to contribute to the international community by sharing its knowledge of and experience in healthcare systems and financing, given that “domestic and international issues are closely interrelated,” the
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Keizo Takemi noted at a recent press conference that he will share the vision with Southeast Asian health authorities