Accelerate development of therapeutic drugs for infectious diseases Data sharing among Asian countries Government strategy July 14, 16:59
In light of the global spread of the new coronavirus, the government has compiled data on clinical trials to speed up the development of new therapeutic agents and vaccines for infectious diseases by formulating strategies for improving medical standards throughout Asia. It includes things to share in each country.
On the 14th, the government opened the “Health and Medical Strategy Promotion Headquarters” in an online format by Prime Minister Abe and all ministers, and put together a strategy for improving medical standards throughout Asia.
As a result, in view of the global spread of new coronaviruses, hospitals and research institutions in Asian countries will be networked and clinical trial data will be collected so that new drugs and vaccines for infectious diseases can be rapidly developed. I will share it.
In addition, in order to ensure smooth distribution of pharmaceuticals, we are promoting standardization of different regulatory standards in each country and enhancing training for personnel in charge of regulations in each country.
On the other hand, at the meeting on the 14th, we will tackle the challenging challenges of science and technology in order to increase Japan's competitiveness. It has been decided to establish a medical and nursing care system that can prevent and overcome major illnesses and allow people to stay healthy up to 100 years of age without anxiety.