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MHLW to Hold 15-Minute Infectious-Disease Response Drill on Nov. 18

The session tests initial government actions for a hypothetical overseas outbreak under Cabinet-led crisis exercises.

Overview

  • The training runs 9:05–9:20 JST in the ministry’s conference room at Central Government Building No. 5 in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo.
  • It is conducted in coordination with the Cabinet’s Infectious Disease Crisis Management Authority as part of the Reiwa 7 national drill program.
  • The exercise aims to share the ministry’s initial response status and confirm directions for subsequent policy actions.
  • Attendance includes the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare with other senior officials, with media access limited to the minister’s opening remarks and no post-session briefing.
  • For inquiries, the ministry lists contacts in the Infectious Disease Control Division’s Planning and Quarantine Section: Hidetaka Nakano (ext. 8979) and Yugo Tamura (ext. 8745).