[Held on 4/27 (Mon)] 'Policy Pitch': A Policy Proposal Event Questioning Japan's Health and Medical Security
PoliPoli Inc. will host the policy proposal event 'Policy Pitch' in Nagatacho on April 27. Lawmakers and experts will gather to discuss Japan's global health policy from the perspective of health and economic security.
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Held on April 27 (Mon) 12:00-13:30, around Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Participation is free.
Apply here:
[General Admission] https://policypitch20260427.peatix.com/
[For Press] https://forms.gle/H69kdgVZ758nNKUx7
PoliPoli Inc. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kazuma Ito) announces that it will hold a policy proposal event, 'Policy Pitch,' on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Background of the Event: A Major Turning Point in Global Health Policy and Japan's Role
The 'Reach Out Project' operated by PoliPoli works on supporting youth in their teens to 30s engaged in policy advocacy and community management in the global health sector.
The environment surrounding global health is facing a major turning point due to geopolitical fluctuations and policy shifts in funding nations. With the reconstruction of the existing international health cooperation framework becoming an urgent issue—such as the US withdrawal from the WHO and the suspension of USAID operations—Japan's role is being questioned more than ever before. Meanwhile, domestically, public opinion on foreign aid has become stricter against the backdrop of a weak yen, high inflation, and a declining population, raising questions about how to position global health policy.
At this event, lawmakers, government officials, and youth will gather to re-evaluate global health policy from both the perspective of 'health and medical security' that protects citizens' lives and 'economic security' that leverages Japan's technological prowess, discussing the significance of Japan leading the international community.
Event Overview
Date & Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 - 13:30 (Doors open at 11:30)
Location: Around Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
* Details of the location will be sent to registrants around April 20.
Participation Fee: Free
Organizer: PoliPoli Inc.
Attendees:
- Reach Out Project members
- Ruling and opposition party lawmakers
- Government officials
- Corporations
- Experts
Apply here:
[General Admission] https://policypitch20260427.peatix.com/
[For Press] https://forms.gle/H69kdgVZ758nNKUx7
Program for the Day (Tentative)
12:00 Opening Remarks
12:03 Guest Greeting (Katsunobu Kato, Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives)
12:07 Video Message (TBD)
12:10 Opening Session
12:45 Presentation of Initiatives / Policy Proposals
13:25 Closing
[Opening Session] Japan's Contribution to Global Health - In Light of Changes in the Global Health Architecture -
2025 saw a series of significant events regarding global health policy, including TICAD 9, the establishment of the UHC Knowledge Hub, and replenishment meetings for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund. On the other hand, the environment surrounding global health has seen major changes, such as the US withdrawal from the WHO and the suspension of USAID operations.
In this session, we will welcome lawmakers and experts at the forefront of policymaking as panelists to deepen discussions on Japan's contribution to global health policy. In particular, we will re-examine global health policy from the dual perspectives of 'health and medical security' and 'economic security,' exploring the potential for advancing policies through public-private partnerships.
Panelists:
- Katsunobu Kato (Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives)
- Masaki Kondo (Corporate Executive and Head of Life Science Business Division, NEC Corporation)
[Presentation of Initiatives / Policy Proposal Session]
This session will introduce the latest initiatives by corporations, startups, NGOs, etc., aimed at solving global challenges including global health. Speakers will share unique field technologies, business ingenuity, and outcomes, and present policy ideas based on perspectives derived from practice.
After the presentation of each case, lawmakers and related ministries will provide comments, discussing paths to return field knowledge to future system design and policy discussions.
Speakers:
- Mitsutaka Kitano (Principal, Strategic Center of Biomedical Advanced Vaccine Research and Development for Preparedness and Response (SCARDA), Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED))
- Kuniyuki Furuta (Representative Director and CEO, SOIK Inc.)
- Aomi Katagiri (Representative, General Incorporated Association Reaching Zero-Dose Children)
Apply here:
[General Admission] https://policypitch20260427.peatix.com/
[For Press] https://forms.gle/H69kdgVZ758nNKUx7
PoliPoli Inc. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kazuma Ito) announces that it will hold a policy proposal event, 'Policy Pitch,' on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Background of the Event: A Major Turning Point in Global Health Policy and Japan's Role
The 'Reach Out Project' operated by PoliPoli works on supporting youth in their teens to 30s engaged in policy advocacy and community management in the global health sector.
The environment surrounding global health is facing a major turning point due to geopolitical fluctuations and policy shifts in funding nations. With the reconstruction of the existing international health cooperation framework becoming an urgent issue—such as the US withdrawal from the WHO and the suspension of USAID operations—Japan's role is being questioned more than ever before. Meanwhile, domestically, public opinion on foreign aid has become stricter against the backdrop of a weak yen, high inflation, and a declining population, raising questions about how to position global health policy.
At this event, lawmakers, government officials, and youth will gather to re-evaluate global health policy from both the perspective of 'health and medical security' that protects citizens' lives and 'economic security' that leverages Japan's technological prowess, discussing the significance of Japan leading the international community.
Event Overview
Date & Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 - 13:30 (Doors open at 11:30)
Location: Around Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
* Details of the location will be sent to registrants around April 20.
Participation Fee: Free
Organizer: PoliPoli Inc.
Attendees:
- Reach Out Project members
- Ruling and opposition party lawmakers
- Government officials
- Corporations
- Experts
Apply here:
[General Admission] https://policypitch20260427.peatix.com/
[For Press] https://forms.gle/H69kdgVZ758nNKUx7
Program for the Day (Tentative)
12:00 Opening Remarks
12:03 Guest Greeting (Katsunobu Kato, Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives)
12:07 Video Message (TBD)
12:10 Opening Session
12:45 Presentation of Initiatives / Policy Proposals
13:25 Closing
[Opening Session] Japan's Contribution to Global Health - In Light of Changes in the Global Health Architecture -
2025 saw a series of significant events regarding global health policy, including TICAD 9, the establishment of the UHC Knowledge Hub, and replenishment meetings for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund. On the other hand, the environment surrounding global health has seen major changes, such as the US withdrawal from the WHO and the suspension of USAID operations.
In this session, we will welcome lawmakers and experts at the forefront of policymaking as panelists to deepen discussions on Japan's contribution to global health policy. In particular, we will re-examine global health policy from the dual perspectives of 'health and medical security' and 'economic security,' exploring the potential for advancing policies through public-private partnerships.
Panelists:
- Katsunobu Kato (Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives)
- Masaki Kondo (Corporate Executive and Head of Life Science Business Division, NEC Corporation)
[Presentation of Initiatives / Policy Proposal Session]
This session will introduce the latest initiatives by corporations, startups, NGOs, etc., aimed at solving global challenges including global health. Speakers will share unique field technologies, business ingenuity, and outcomes, and present policy ideas based on perspectives derived from practice.
After the presentation of each case, lawmakers and related ministries will provide comments, discussing paths to return field knowledge to future system design and policy discussions.
Speakers:
- Mitsutaka Kitano (Principal, Strategic Center of Biomedical Advanced Vaccine Research and Development for Preparedness and Response (SCARDA), Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED))
- Kuniyuki Furuta (Representative Director and CEO, SOIK Inc.)
- Aomi Katagiri (Representative, General Incorporated Association Reaching Zero-Dose Children)