Financial deterioration of university hospital due to new corona countermeasure Prime Minister announced support at 20:32 on May 18
Due to the spread of new coronavirus infection, as a result of taking measures such as limiting the number of surgery to secure intensive care units at university hospitals nationwide, as a result of the hospital's financial situation rapidly deteriorating, Prime Minister Abe indicated the idea of providing the necessary financial support.
On the evening of the 18th, an organization made up of directors of university hospitals and medical departments across the country visited the Prime Minister's residence and met with Prime Minister Abe.
Among them, due to the spread of new coronavirus infection, the group side has restricted the number of operations in each university hospital to secure an intensive care unit, and restricted outpatient treatment to prevent nosocomial infection. As a result of taking measures to prevent such problems, the government has requested financial assistance such as the second supplementary budget bill, saying that the financial situation is rapidly deteriorating.
In response, Prime Minister Abe said, "I can't promise to make up for everything, but I won't promise to crush the university." He said he would provide the necessary financial support.
The group said, "In addition to university hospitals, similar problems are occurring in clinics and general hospitals that support the new coronavirus. Please request prompt support from the government to prevent financial collapse. I want to do it. "