Japan: blood ties

Article Abstract:

A group of haemophiliacs received damages in excess of $420,000 from the Japanese government as a result of being infected with the HIV virus through the use of tainted blood. The Japanese government and its doctors were at fault for refusing to authorize the sterilization of blood products.

Health aspects, Safety and security measures, Cases, HIV patients, Blood transfusion, Blood banks

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Medicinal madness: Japan's drugs industry

Article Abstract:

Japan is trying to reel in its escalating health care costs by cutting down on the use of prescription drugs, on which it spends per capita more than any country in the world. The Japanese pharmaceutical industry is wary about any change in policy.

Pharmaceutical industry, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Medical policy, Health policy

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Less rote, more activity

Article Abstract:

The debate on educational reform and standards in Japan is examined in detail.

Education and state, Education policy

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