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Re-invigorating Japan's commitment to global health: challenges and opportunities.
Rayden Llano1, Sayako Kanamori, Osamu Kunii
1Department of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
Lancet (London, England)
|September 3, 2011
Summary
Japan excels in universal health coverage and life expectancy but needs to enhance its global health engagement. Reforming government, increasing funding, and fostering innovation are key for Japan to become a stronger global health leader.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Policy
- International Development
Background:
- Japan has achieved high life expectancy and low infant mortality with universal health coverage.
- Despite potential, Japan's global health engagement is limited by government fragmentation and weak civil society.
- Recent events like the Great East Japan Earthquake present an opportunity for policy review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze Japan's current position and potential in global health leadership.
- To identify barriers hindering Japan's effective global health contribution.
- To propose strategies for enhancing Japan's role in global and national health.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Japan's health system development and international health assistance.
- Review of governmental and non-governmental sector contributions to global health.
- Examination of challenges and opportunities in health policy and governance.
Main Results:
- Japan's global health assistance and leadership have been suboptimal relative to its potential.
- Government fragmentation, lack of transparency, and insufficient funding impede progress.
- There is a need for strategic reconfiguration and increased financial commitment.
Conclusions:
- Japan has the potential to significantly contribute to global health, especially as nations pursue universal coverage.
- Reforming government structures, increasing financial investment, and fostering innovation are crucial.
- Strengthening research capacity and leadership development are vital for Japan's enhanced global health role.
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