[In the Media] “Expectations for Local Governments in Year One of a Dementia Inclusive Society” (Jichi Nippo; April 29 and May 6, 2024 combined ed.)
date : 5/16/2024
Tags: Dementia
An article authored by Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) Senior Manager Mr. Shunichiro Kurita titled, “Expectations for Local Governments in Year One of a Dementia Inclusive Society” was published in the “Municipalities” column on the front page of Jichi Nippo, a newspaper specializing in topics related to local government.
Prefectural and municipal governments will soon be formulating their own Plans for the Promotion of Policies on Dementia in accordance with the Basic Act on Dementia to Promote an Inclusive Society, which came into effect on January 1, 2024. In the column, Mr. Kurita discusses what will be important in the processes used to formulate those plans as well as what will be important to include in them.
Top Research & Recommendations Posts
- [Policy Recommendations] Joint Statement “Protecting the Health of Both the Planet and People — A Japan-Model Planetary Health Strategy to Turn the Climate Crisis into an Opportunity for Health, the Economy, and Growth” (June 24, 2026)
- [Policy Recommendations] Improving Patient Access to Genomic Cancer Medicine (August 10, 2023)
- [Research Report] Perceptions, Knowledge, Actions and Perspectives of Healthcare Organizations in Japan in Relation to Climate Change and Health: A Cross-Sectional Study (November 13, 2025)
- [Research Report] Energy Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction in Healthcare Facilities: Case Studies from New Construction and Facility Renewal (March 16, 2026)
- [Research Report] AMR Policy Update #6: The New Global Action Plan on AMR (Part 1)
- [Policy Recommendations] Developing a National Health and Climate Strategy for Japan (June 26, 2024)
- [Recommendations] Strengthening Epidemiology Education in the Veterinary Field for the One Health Era (June 19, 2026)
- [Research Report] AMR Policy Update #7: The New Global Action Plan on AMR (Part 2)
- [Policy Recommendations] Mental Health Project: Recommendations on Three Issues in the Area of Mental Health (July 4, 2025)
- [Research Report] Survey of Japanese Nursing Professionals Regarding Climate Change and Health (Final Version) (November 14, 2024)
Featured Posts
-
2026-06-04
[Registration Open] (Webinar) The 3rd J-PEP Seminar “Social Participation of People with Intractable Diseases and the Potential of a New Way of Working — ‘RD Workers’ — Lessons from Policy Advocacy Practice” (July 22, 2026)
-
2026-06-19
[Recommendations] Strengthening Epidemiology Education in the Veterinary Field for the One Health Era (June 19, 2026)
-
2026-07-02
[Research Report] Medical Practitioner Interviews on the Current State and Issues for Interdepartmental Collaboration in Clinical Practice for Chronic Kidney Disease (June 30, 2026)



