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JAPAN MEDICINE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2023
Japan enacts laws on new disease-control body to help fight next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for speedier decision-making, smooth coordination between government entities and municipal administrations and better risk communication.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2023
Cumulative COVID-19 cases in Japan reach 33.8 million
The number of COVID-19 cases in Japan reached 33,812,143 on Sunday, meaning that more than one-fourth of the country's population has been infected since the outbreak about three years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2023
Japan steps into post-pandemic phase with scrapping of COVID measures
The move will have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s health care system and beyond, affecting everything from the cost of treatment to the reporting of COVID cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 27, 2023
Over 10% of children in Japan with COVID-related brain disease died, survey finds
The survey identified 34 cases of acute encephalopathy associated with COVID-19 infection among those under 18 between January 2020 and May 2022.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 10, 2023
Government to scale back COVID support with disease downgrade on May 8
The move means much of the state subsidies for screening and treatments will be scaled back and free COVID testing and outpatient care will end.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 27, 2023
Shionogi sees COVID pill reaping $2 billion in annual sales upon U.S. approval
CEO Isao Teshirogi said he expects U.S. approval of the drug could come by the winter of 2024, pending a late-stage trial.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 22, 2023
Shionogi says its drug Xocova may reduce risks of long COVID symptoms
For 14 major symptoms of COVID-19, 14.5% of those given Xocova reported at least one of the symptoms six months after the start of treatment, compared with 26.3% who were given a placebo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2023
Japan's government adopts bills to prepare for future pandemics
The government will also establish an infectious disease crisis management agency at the Cabinet Secretariat possibly in fall this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023
Kishida to encourage debate on COVID-19 classification downgrade
COVID-19 is currently categorized as equivalent to a Class 2 pathogen, such as tuberculosis and avian flu.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2023
Hospital given COVID-19 aid refused to accept patient, Japan auditor says
In response to the board's inquiry, one hospital explained that it had to refuse a patient for a bed because of a shortage of nurses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 15, 2022
Despite unclear effectiveness, kanpō in short supply amid COVID wave
The widespread use and availability of kanpu014d in Japan has given some people hope that it may work as a viable treatment for the viral disease.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 13, 2022
Shionogi says Japan government to buy 1 million more COVID pill doses
The added supply agreement comes at a time when Japan is dealing with an eighth wave of COVID-19 infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 15, 2022
Fujifilm gives up developing Avigan drug for COVID-19 treatment
Avigan, initially developed as a drug for influenza, emerged as a potential treatment for the coronavirus during the early stages of the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2022
Japan updates advice on clinic visits for COVID patients amid 'twindemic' fears
People between the ages of 12 and 64 with a low risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms have been asked to refrain from going to so-called fever clinics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 3, 2022
Japan selects 17 projects to support vaccine manufacturing
The move came after the coronavirus pandemic highlighted issues affecting vaccine development and production in the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 2, 2022
Kowa says ivermectin not effective in treating COVID-19
The Nagoya-based company announced the results of its clinical trial, indicating it would no longer seek the drug's approval for COVID-19 treatment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 28, 2022
Shionogi says COVID-19 pill trial shows reduction in symptoms
The drug met the trial's goal of reducing five key symptoms of the omicron variant within 72 hours of onset, the company said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 9, 2022
Japan to offer omicron COVID shots to people vaccinated at least twice
The vaccines have been reported to provide some increase in neutralizing antibodies against the BA.5 subtype currently prevalent across the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2022
Japan to let prefectures declare new anti-COVID measures but won't curb social activities
Governors will now be able to declare that their prefectures are in need of measures to counter the BA.5 subvariant when their health care systems are severely strained.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Jul 28, 2022
Everything you need to know about BA.5, the dominant strain spreading across Japan
Amid a seventh wave of infections, daily case numbers have been reaching unprecedented highs, with the nation logging 969,000 cases over the seven-day span to Sunday.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.

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