TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Starting April 2026, Japan plans to cover hospital fees for childbirth as part of the effort to boost its falling birth rate. This decision was made following the recommendation from a panel of experts who assessed the need for the government to cover childbirth costs as part of the national health insurance … Read more
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