Prime Minister Fukuda reinforces commitment to global health

In a special address at the World Economic Forum this month, Prime Minister Fukuda discussed, among other things, his intention to focus on health at the G8 Summit., stating, “The G8 Summit, under the theme of development, will take up development issues around the globe, including those of Africa. At the turn of the century, international society set forth the Millennium Development Goals to fulfill its high ideals. This year marks the halfway point for achieving those goals, which are to be realized by 2015. From the perspective of "human security," I intend to focus on health, water, and education at the G8 Summit. “