Japan’s ministry of health, labour and welfare has released a summary of its report on how female doctors, often working very long hours, can balance their family and work life. In 2014, 32% of successful candidates in the national medical exam were women, indicating that this number is increasing. However, roughly 10% of female doctors who give birth stop working due to irregular working schedules, long hours, and difficulties in utilizing the maternity leave system, according to a recent Japan Medical Association survey. As part of the country’s overall economic growth strategy, the Cabinet decided in June that improvements must be made to female doctors’ conditions to prevent doctor shortages. A government committee focusing on female doctor concerns will meet for the first time to discuss solutions on August 8. (Click Here For More – Japanese Language
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