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National health cabinet committee established to tackle critical issues

January 28, 2025

Three key Cabinet committees under the Health Ministry have been merged into a single entity – the National Health Cabinet Committee – to streamline efforts in addressing critical healthcare issues. The committees combined are the Cabinet Committee on Dengue Control, […]

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Japan’s Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill

August 6, 2024
Japan's Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill

Japan’s Health Ministry is exploring the expansion of availability for the country’s first approved abortion pill, potentially allowing its use in clinics without inpatient facilities. Currently, the medication is restricted to hospitals with inpatient capabilities. This consideration follows a national […]

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