Long-listed products (LLPs) in Japan will be subject to a new health coverage scheme starting this October. This is expected…
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Deliberations Underway for Transfer of Some MHLW Functions to Boost Pandemic Responses: Vice Health Minister
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) is promoting discussions on the transfer of some of its functions to other ministries and agencies as part of efforts to strengthen Japan’s pandemic preparedness, new vice health minister Kazuhiro Oshima says.…
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