[In the Media] Release of the Research Report “The 2026 Public Opinion Survey on Healthcare in Japan” (CB news, February 13, 2026; and others)
date : 3/30/2026
The research report titled “The 2026 Public Opinion Survey on Healthcare in Japan”, released on February 13, 2026, have been featured in multiple media outlets.
Since 2006, Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) has regularly conducted public opinion surveys on issues surrounding healthcare and health policy to understand the needs of the public. In addition to gauging public satisfaction in healthcare as in previous years, this year’s survey included new questions on items such as health management, the use of healthcare services, attitudes toward self-medication, and the future that citizens envision for the healthcare system.
For further details on the public opinion survey, please click here.
Please see the following articles (Japanese only):
- CB news
*Please note that visitors must register for a CB news account. - FNN Prime Online
- JIJI.com
- NIKKEI COMPASS
*Please note that visitors must register for a NIKKEI COMPASS account. - Kokuho Jitumu. Future Vision of Benefits and Burdens: Balance Between Increase and Decrease in Burdens — Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI). March 16, 2026, No. 3499, p40-41.
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