Japanese PM Kishida expands medical subsidies for Nagasaki hibakusha, including unrecognized survivors.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced expanded medical subsidies for "hibakusha" survivors of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing, including those not officially recognized due to being outside designated zones. This decision follows a court ruling affirming the status of some affected individuals. The government plans to appeal the ruling, citing inconsistencies. Approximately 6,300 people may benefit from these enhanced subsidies, set to launch by year-end.

September 21, 2024
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