Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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All 4 Contenders in LDP Leadership Race Vow to Expand COVID-19 Measures
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) presidential race kicked off on September 17, with four candidates vying for the top seat that effectively means Japan’s premiership. All four have pledged to boost social security policies, citing COVID-19 as one of…
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