Numata National Hospital Posts ¥470 Million Deficit in FY2024.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."
By AI from "Isesaki FM."

On the 24th, Gunma Prefecture announced that the National Hospital Organization Numata Hospital, whose closure is currently under discussion, had an operating deficit of approximately 470 million yen in fiscal 2024. Compared to fiscal 2004, the number of inpatients was down 58% and the number of outpatients was down 43%. Governor Ichita Yamamoto stated that he had spoken directly to the national government to prevent closure, and that he would like to request emergency financial assistance from the national government in light of the hospital's difficult financial situation.