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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Japan Pledges US$300 Million Contribution for CEPI
Japan is contributing an additional US$300 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) over the next five years. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida conveyed the plan to CEPI CEO Richard Hatchett on their phone talks on February 25.CEPI…
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