A proposal for drastic strengthening of infectious disease crisis management compiled by the government has been revealed, and it is clearly stated that the "Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency" will be set up in the Cabinet Secretariat to take central measures.
In addition, we are considering giving the prefectural governor the authority to give recommendations and instructions to hospitals in order to secure beds when infectious diseases spread.
The government has decided to put together a drastic strengthening measure for infectious disease crisis management after receiving a proposal from the government's expert meeting to verify the measures against the new corona so far on the 15th, and the plan has been clarified. rice field.
According to this, since the administrative organization for measures against the new corona straddles the Cabinet Secretariat and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Cabinet Secretariat has the "Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary" as the head of the "Infectious Disease Crisis Management Supervisor" as an organization responsible for the measures. "Crisis Management Agency" will be set up.
In addition, in order to promptly reflect specialized knowledge in policies, the "National Institute of Infectious Diseases" that conducts basic research and the "National Center for Global Health and Medical Sciences" that conducts clinical medical care have been integrated to form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. The Japanese version will be created.
In order to strengthen the ability of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to respond during normal times, the related departments will be integrated, the "Infectious Disease Control Department" will be established, and the "Japanese CDC" and local governments will cooperate.
In addition, considering that the prefectural governor has the authority to give recommendations and instructions to hospitals and the national government has the authority to revoke approval of special function hospitals, etc., in order to secure beds when infectious diseases spread. doing.
Furthermore, in order to enable smooth hospitalization in an emergency, we are considering establishing the authority to instruct the hospitalization destination for cities and wards where prefectures have health centers.
The government will formally decide on these enhancements within the week.