Japan's medical and nursing care provider bankruptcies hit 478

04 de maio de 2026

Reportado por IA

Bankruptcies among Japan's medical and nursing care providers reached 478 in fiscal 2025, the highest since 1988. The figure marks the peak level in decades, as reported by The Japan Times.

A total of 478 bankruptcies were recorded among Japan's medical and nursing care providers in fiscal 2025, the highest level since 1988, according to The Japan Times.

The surge highlights ongoing challenges in the sector, including potential pressures from labor shortages and rising costs amid Japan's aging population.

This development raises concerns about the sustainability of healthcare and elderly care services in the country.

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Japan's medical and nursing care provider bankruptcies hit 478

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