Mr. Nakagawa responds to the new president of the Japan Medical Association
Vice Chairman Toshio Nakagawa was elected as the new chairman of the Japan Medical Association, defeating his current position aiming for the fifth term. As the response to the new coronavirus continues, the issue is how to organize the medical association inside the fierce election campaign.
The Japan Medical Association held a presidential election on the 27th with the expiration of the term of office, and as a result of voting by 371 delegates, Vice Chairman Toshio Nakagawa (69) has been serving as chairman for the fourth term 8 years. Defeated Yoshitake Yokokura (75) by 17 votes and was elected the new chairman.
"To protect the health and lives of the people, we will never lose any pressure and will transform into a new Japan Medical Association that can speak proudly," said Nakagawa.
In addition, Mr. Nakagawa indicated that he will newly establish a post of Honorary Chairman in the Medical Association and request Mr. Yokokura to take office.
In response to the fierce election campaign while responding to the new coronavirus, the issue for the new Nakagawa system is how to secure the cooperation of the forces that supported Mr. Yokokura and organize the inside of the medical association. ..
In addition, while Mr. Yokokura has been trying to realize the policy by making use of the thick pipe with the Abe administration, Mr. Nakagawa has shown that he will take a stubborn stance. The focus is on building relationships.
Mr. Nakagawa said at a press conference, "Of course I support the Liberal Democratic Party, which is the ruling party, but I would like to think about what kind of case and when to make such a claim."