Middle East war impacts Japanese healthcare

```htmlThe Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan announced on the 24th that, due to the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East leading to ongoing energy supply shortages, Japan will initiate the second round of national oil reserve releases starting May 1, which is expected to meet domestic demand for 20 days. However, this release has not eased the concerns of related industries about insufficient oil supply. Some industry groups are calling on the Japanese government to further release oil reserves, with the medical sector urging for the assurance of "naphtha" supply. "Naphtha," derived from crude oil processing, is a key raw material for medical gloves, syringes, and dialysis supplies. Industry insiders noted that if the current situation continues, Japan will face a "naphtha crisis" in June, threatening the health of a large number of patients. (CCTV Finance)```