Onaga attends Prefectural Office for first time in 12 days, says he is spiritedly doing his best
April 17, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On April 16, Governor of Okinawa Takeshi Onaga came to work at the Prefectural Office for the first time in 12 days, after he had been told to rest following the discovery of a tumor in his pancreas. As for attending the first policy meeting of the week to discuss with department heads, Governor Onaga said to the press that his physical health has not changed since the time of his interview. He said that he has had check-up after check-up, and that he is keeping his spirits up and doing his best.
The policy meeting was set to discuss measures against measles, among other related policy. According to an attendee, Onaga called for others to work hard even while he is absent.
Governor Onaga had announced that a tumor was found in his pancreas during a physical examination. He is assigned to rest and not to attend work until the tumor is surgically removed.
(English translation by T&CT and Erin Jones)
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