Talks with Prime Minister Suga, Chairman of the Japan Medical Association Confirmation of cooperation for simultaneous influenza epidemic October 1, 12:29
Prime Minister Suga and Chairman Nakagawa of the Japan Medical Association met on the response to the new coronavirus and confirmed that they would cooperate in preparation for a simultaneous epidemic with influenza.
Chairman Nakagawa of the Japan Medical Association visited the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 1st and met for the first time after Prime Minister Suga took office.
At the meeting, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is asking prefectures to prepare a system for consultations and examinations in principle by family doctors at local clinics in preparation for a simultaneous epidemic with influenza over the response to the new coronavirus. Based on this, we confirmed that we will work together to prevent infection.
In addition, Chairman Nakagawa requested support from medical institutions that do not accept patients with the new coronavirus, saying that they are in a difficult business situation due to "refraining from seeing a doctor".
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "I would like the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura to consult with us."
Chairman Nakagawa told reporters, "It is expected that influenza will occur at the same time in the fall and winter, but we have built a medical care provision system with all possible measures. We have deepened our understanding and had a good discussion." Said.