Balance between fertility treatment and work To consider improving the environment Cabinet Office / Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare team October 26, 14:51
In order to create an environment where fertility treatment and work can be easily balanced, the first meeting of the study team of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held, and it was confirmed that concrete efforts would be summarized by the end of the year. Has indicated that what can be started immediately will be implemented promptly.
Regarding infertility treatment, the government is considering measures to reduce the financial burden, but some people who receive treatment are incompatible with work and may leave their jobs, so the work environment is easy to receive treatment. Maintenance is also an issue.
In order to resolve these issues, the first meeting of the study team of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held, and Minister of General Affairs Sakamoto and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, who are in charge of measures against the declining birthrate, attended as co-chairs.
In this, Minister Sakamoto said, "It is important to promote understanding of the workplace and society regarding infertility treatment and to recognize the importance of a work environment where you can continue working while receiving treatment. You can start immediately during the examination. I want to do things quickly. "
In addition, Minister Tamura said, "Infertility treatment cannot be promoted just by reducing the financial burden, and it is important to have a system by workplaces and businesses to facilitate treatment and hospital visits."
At the meeting, it was confirmed that in order to promote understanding of infertility treatment, information provision and consultation system will be strengthened, and concrete efforts such as a flexible leave system according to treatment will be summarized by the end of the year.