Compulsory since 1947. Any doctor who diagnosed TB pateint should to a Health Center within 2 days.
Role of Health Center (HC) in Japan
In principle, HC's activities are confined to preventive services, and they do not participate in curative services, except treatment of STD and artificial pnt for TB.
Background Informations (2)
Method of TB Treatment in Early 1950s
Main Tool : Artificial pneumothorax
Chemotherapy : Indicated only for very severe cases such as miliary TB and TB meningitis
Surgery :Thoracoplasty,sometimes pulmonary resection
Coverage of Health Insurance Scheme
Approximately 60% of the population had been covered by various health insurance schemes.
