Relief law enacted for hepatitis C sufferers

Relief law enacted for hepatitis C sufferers

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's House of Councillors at its plenary session Jan. 11 unanimously passed into law a bill that will offer blanket relief to people with hepatitis C caused by tainted blood products. Plaintiffs (top, R) in the case observe the plenary session.

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