Overview of Health Research Laboratory

The Institute of Health, Labor and Welfare, as a scientific and technical support organization, is a part of health crisis management through testing, research and research on health, safety and security closely related to civil life. I am playing a role. In addition, based on the Act on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Medical Care for Patients with Infectious Diseases (Article 15), the Yokohama City Infectious Diseases Information Center conducts pathogens and collects, analyzes, and publishes local patient information and pathogen information.

• Reasons for Establishment and Related Laws (PDF: 68KB)
• History (PDF: 221KB)

As we live in our daily lives, new problems that threaten our living environment and health are emerging one after another.
In order to prevent infectious diseases, protect the safety of food and pharmaceuticals, and ensure a hygienic living environment, it is important to respond promptly and appropriately to health hazards. The Institute of Health aims to protect the health of citizens and lead a safe and secure life. We collect, analyze, and provide (Yokohama infectious disease information, inspection information monthly report).

• Administration Section
• In charge of accuracy management and planning

• Infectious Disease Information Officer
• In charge of Epidemiological Information

• Bacterial charge
• Virus Dept.
• Medical and Animal Division

• In charge of food additives
• In charge of trace contaminants
• In charge of environmental chemistry
• In charge of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Household Goods

Every year, the Health Research Institute facilities are open to the public so that citizens can understand the nature and role of the Institute's work. In addition, we perform facility tour for groups related to Yokohama-shi.

• As a facility close to the citizens

Location

〒236-0051 2-7-1, Tomiokahigashi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi

Telephone

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Transportation

• Seaside line
  1 minute walk from Nambu Market Station (Exit 3) 1 minute walk
• Yokohama Municipal Bus
  From JR Shin-Sugita Station / Isogo Station, 61 line (bound for Immigration Bureau) 2 minutes walk from Nambu Market Bus Stop