On the 13th, Prime Minister Sanae Takachi visited a hospital in Shinanomachi, Tokyo, for a check-up on her hands, where her rheumatoid arthritis symptoms had worsened. After the election was concluded, she expressed her intentions during a press conference on the 9th to have X-rays taken and to undergo treatment to ensure she is fully prepared for the upcoming parliamentary sessions. Her health issues were particularly noted as they impacted her participation in a key party debate on NHK, which she missed due to the condition of her hands.

During the election campaign, a particular incident led to her current symptoms worsening; she reported that her hand was injured when a supporter pulled on it during a handshake at a campaign event. Although she communicated this on her social media, her continued participation in campaign rallies later that day drew criticism from opposition parties who questioned the sincerity of her claims regarding her health injuries and absence from the debate. This situation highlights not only the physical challenges she faces but also the political implications surrounding her health as it relates to her leadership and participation.

Since the 1st, she has been receiving treatment from medical officers at the Prime Minister's residence, indicating a need to balance her health issues with her responsibilities as the leader of Japan. As the political landscape continues to challenge her, the consequences of her health could shape public perception and the efficacy of her leadership moving forward.