How domestic clinical trials slow Japan's vaccine approval process
To achieve greater efficiency and flexibility, some have argued that Japan should institute its own version of the emergency use authorization framework seen in the U.S.
Young adults in Japan who grew up in foster homes facing 'severe financial difficulties'
First-of-its-kind survey shows 40% of demographic working as nonregular employees.
The number of homeless people in Japan stood at 3,824 as of January, down 4.2% from a year before, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said Wednesday. It was the lowest number since the ministry started compiling such statistics in 2003, apparently reflecting local ...
15,000 older people vaccinated, double the government figure
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has said a total of about 6,700 seniors have so far received vaccine shots across Japan since the government started inoculations.
The glitches in the COCOA app for Android smartphones prevented users from being notified even if they had contact with individuals infected with the novel coronavirus.
6% of Japan's second-year junior high students are 'young carers'
The results of the survey on young carers will be used to draw up detailed measures for inclusion in the government's basic economic and fiscal policy guidelines.
Japan's infection center officials attended party amid virus emergency
The ministry-affiliated institute has played a key role in Japan's fight against the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus.
Three Japanese health ministry officials who partied late into the night contract COVID-19
Health minister Norihisa Tamura has said the large farewell party held in the glitzy Ginza district had “betrayed the people’s trust."
Japanese government to take larger role in prenatal genetic tests
A proposed steering committee on the issue will comprise specialists from the health ministry, patient groups and various experts.
Health ministry division chief removed over late-night party
Health minister Norihisa Tamura will also voluntarily return two months pay as a Cabinet minister after 23 people joined the event despite coronavirus protocols against large gatherings.
How Japan tracks arrivals from abroad to curb the spread of new virus strains
Despite stringent border controls, new variants have been found in the country, prompting the government to suspect that arrivals may not have been properly self-isolating.
Job-securing rate for new graduates falls for first time in decade
The rate for male students stood at 88.1%, while the figure for female students stood at 91.2%.
