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Story summary
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced Japan will release 50 million gloves from its stockpile starting in May to address shortages linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis.
- The government estimates monthly demand at 90 million gloves and will draw from about 500 million in stock.
- Takaichi said the government will respond to medical institutions' requests for supplies.
- The move mitigates the crisis's impact on Japan's healthcare system.
