5 DECEMBER2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NoteJapan's Equitable Healthcare System Empowers Citizens Designed on the principal that all residents of the country should be insured, the Japanese healthcare system is highly regarded across the world. The country's healthcare ecosystem mandates that all residents must be provided health coverage. In most cases the government pays about 70% of the medical bill while patients cover the rest, which lightens the burden on ordinary citizens and increasing access to healthcare. The Japanese healthcare system also regulates the prices for treatments and medicines nationwide. Japanese citizens can visit any public or private hospital or clinic without worrying about cost differences. The system is overseen through a mix of national and local government agencies and is widely seen as effective and reliable. The pharmaceutical industry of Japan is one of the largest in the world. As per the country's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Japan's pharma sector is valued at around $95 billion. Even with its various merits the Japanese healthcare sector encounters growing pressure as the population ages and need for more coordinated, integrated care becomes critical. The future of Japan's healthcare rests on the shoulders of capable healthcare leaders who lead with vision and empathy. In the current edition of Global Woman Leaders magazine, we meet some of the key women healthcare leaders from the country.One such leader is Dr. Hiromi Nakata. She stands out as a trusted guide in the field of genetic medicine, where precision and empathy go hand in hand. As director of Minerva Clinic, she draws on her background and expertise to deliver care that meets global benchmarks. Honoring the emotional realities faced by patients and their families, her approach is attuned to each patient's unique journey drawn out of a combination of science and compassion.Read about Dr Hiromi and various other inspirational healthcare leaders rendering world-class healthcare services in Japan.Read on an do let us know your thoughts.Your thoughts are welcome.Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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