Japan Pushes Universal Coverage, R&D Under New Global Health Vision

The country is aiming to tighten collaboration with Asian authorities and share globally its knowledge and experience of universal health coverage systems globally and will open a joint office in Tokyo with the WHO and World Bank in 2026.

Japan's Global Health Vision covers its UHC and drug development initiatives.
Japan's Global Health Vision includes universal health coverage and drug development initiatives • Source: Shutterstock

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

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