Minister_of_Health,_Labour,_and_Welfare
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Minister in the government of Japan
The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働大臣, Kousei-Rodou Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.
Minister Keizō Takemi took office on 13 September 2023.