World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Promoting community support and health services for all ages
05 Jul 2023
Country Stories
Fostering multistakeholder collaboration for age-friendly communities
Japan
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific | 05 Jul 2023
This video highlights the effective measures taken in Nabari, Japan, to promote collaboration among various stakeholders to create age-friendly communities. The initiatives showcased include the establishment of an “area welfare education total support system,” the empowerment of self-organized groups, and the introduction of social prescribing. Through the active involvement of local government, healthcare professionals, and residents, these initiatives utilize resources, exchange knowledge, and implement tangible steps, resulting in the creation of an inclusive and age-friendly environment.
