Prime Minister Kishida will undergo endoscopic surgery at a hospital in Tokyo on the 11th to treat chronic sinusitis, a nasal disease.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno made this clear at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 10th.
According to it, Prime Minister Kishida will undergo endoscopic surgery at a hospital in Tokyo on the 11th for treatment of chronic sinusitis, a nasal disease.
Prime Minister Kishida plans to return home on the 11th after the surgery and return to work at the Prime Minister's official residence from the following Monday.
He also said he will have multiple visits to the hospital for tests after the surgery.
Since general anesthesia will be used during the operation, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno will temporarily act as acting Prime Minister based on the provisions of the Cabinet Law.
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's medical condition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "I have symptoms such as chronic nasal congestion, and I will receive treatment so that it will not interfere with my future official duties. I will take all possible measures to continue business, including crisis management. I want to," he said.