Japanese Government Actively Denies Health Rumors Despite Prime Minister Abe's Reexamination

Prime Minister Abe Visits Hospital Again After 17th
Japanese Prime Minister's Office: "Examination as an Extension of Previous Test"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Amid daily suspicions about the health of Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, the Japanese government has actively denied the claims.

Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, said at a regular briefing on the 24th, "I meet him every day and think there is no change." Questions have been raised about whether Prime Minister Abe can fulfill his role, following the revelation that he visited the hospital again.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visiting Keio University Hospital on the 17th [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]

Secretary Suga stated, "Today’s visit is an additional examination following the recent one on the 17th," and reminded that "a few days ago, the Prime Minister said, 'I will return to work and do my best from now on.'" Earlier, Prime Minister Abe made this statement upon returning to the official residence after his summer vacation on the 19th.

During his summer vacation, on the 18th, Abe visited Keio University Hospital for a health checkup. He had also undergone a health checkup in June, and the fact that he had another examination within two months fueled rumors about his health issues.

Subsequently, Abe visited Keio University Hospital again. The Prime Minister’s official residence explained regarding this revisit, "During last week’s consultation, the doctor advised him to come again after a week," and added, "This examination is a continuation of the previous one."

Meanwhile, on the same day, Abe recorded 2,799 days in office, becoming the longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history.

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