The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, a key Japanese reimbursement policy panel better known as Chuikyo, approved an outline of…
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Japan Expects COVID Vaccine Supply of 32 Million Doses from 5 Makers in 2024-25
The Japanese government is anticipating a COVID-19 vaccine supply of roughly 32.24 million doses in the 2024/2025 fall-winter season, with updated shots for the JN.1 strains expected to be provided from five manufacturers including ones under regulatory review. The Ministry…
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