All nations should have universal health care
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Japan knew that the task of rebuilding a nation would require investments not only in new infrastructure but also in human capital.
Japan made a political choice: a choice to invest in the health of its population through a universal health insurance scheme that ensured everyone was covered.
Today, Japan has the world’s longest life expectancy and the world’s third-largest economy.
In 2021, Japan will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its universal health insurance scheme. Japan’s health-care system is considered one of the best in the world — accessible, effective, efficient, available to all citizens and affordable.… Seguir leyendo »